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HN52 UHO

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,098 mi
Last recorded74,098 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 UHO
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 74,098 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre worn on out side edge

Pass 21 Nov 2015 72,287 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 3 Dec 2014 68,643 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 68,643 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 63,571 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in front steering

Pass 29 Dec 2012 49,843 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 36,015 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner edge

offside front fog light cracked

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Aug 2011 32,877 miles

Rear tyres perished

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Aug 2011 32,877 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres perished

Rear wiper split

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2010 30,820 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 27,573 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 27,573 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 23,229 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 19,315 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 16,159 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 13,105 miles

Deep cut in tread of nearside front tyre.

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2005 13,011 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Deep cut in tread of nearside front tyre.

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

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

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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HN52 UHO is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HN52 UHO, 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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HN52 UHO is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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