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HN02 WHW

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,713 mi
Last recorded75,713 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2010
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN02 WHW
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2010 75,713 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 75,588 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 69,281 miles

Exhaust backbox baffle starting to break down internally

N/S/F and O/S/F brake discs are slightly corroded and lipped on the inner disc, also brake pads are approx 75% worn.

N/S/F and O/S/F steering arms have slight play at rack

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres are wearing on the outer edges

Pass 1 Apr 2008 61,178 miles

front tyres worn slightly on outer edge and worn close to wear limit

very slight play in steering rack arms both o/s and n/s.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 52,073 miles

advise;minor corrosion to front discs

Fail 11 Apr 2007 52,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise;minor corrosion to front discs

Pass 8 Apr 2006 44,462 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 WHW is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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