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HN02 WHA

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,139 mi
Last recorded107,139 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN02 WHA
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 107,139 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 107,139 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 105,824 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front steering rack has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 103,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod arm or possible steering rack slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil residue on undertray

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pipe N/s/f to brake flexi slightly corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2022 103,167 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod arm or possible steering rack slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil residue on undertray

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pipe N/s/f to brake flexi slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2021 100,681 miles

n/s/f steering rack arm slight movement at fixing

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Fail 11 Mar 2021 100,681 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

n/s/f steering rack arm slight movement at fixing

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2020 98,994 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 96,658 miles

BOTH front steering rack arms have slight movement

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 19 Mar 2018 93,536 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 89,993 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 89,962 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 87,101 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Fail 21 Mar 2016 87,101 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing Seat belt buckle (5.1.1)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2015 83,160 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 83,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 79,906 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 79,595 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 26 Mar 2013 76,328 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 71,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 71,271 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 66,189 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 66,189 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 61,882 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 61,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 56,544 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

unable to check o/s/r seat belt due to child seat

Pass 25 Mar 2008 45,470 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 32,223 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Vel Satis?

Based on 16,253 MOT tests across 1,332 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
6,781
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,340
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 909
Headlamp aim too low 451
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 374
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 343
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HN02 WHA is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2002 Renault Vel Satis models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 68,924 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Vel Satis fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HN02 WHA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Vel Satis typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Renault Vel Satis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HN02 WHA is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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