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HN52 VGV

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

158,030 mi
Last recorded158,030 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 VGV
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 158,030 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 152,642 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 152,642 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 139,832 miles

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

has slight play off side steering rack inner joint

Fail 8 Oct 2014 139,862 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

has slight play off side steering rack inner joint

Pass 21 Oct 2013 129,292 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 129,292 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 114,327 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 114,327 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 106,631 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 93,011 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 93,011 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 78,748 miles

rear discs slightly lipped

Pass 14 Oct 2008 63,217 miles

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 46,630 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 46,630 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 46,617 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

esp light on

o/s mirror casing incomplete

Pass 18 Oct 2006 36,570 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 24,732 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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HN52 VGV is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HN52 VGV, 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 VGV is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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