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HT02 NBD

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,767 mi
Last recorded59,767 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT02 NBD
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 59,767 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 52,405 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 52,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 45,142 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 45,136 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 44,321 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 42,910 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 42,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2020 41,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 40,873 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 40,590 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 40,560 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 39,595 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 38,617 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 36,796 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 36,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 36,050 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 36,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 34,499 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 9 Aug 2011 30,903 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)

Pass 5 Aug 2010
Pass 12 Aug 2009 24,253 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 20,514 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 17,590 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 12,657 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 12,657 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HT02 NBD is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HT02 NBD, 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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What year was HT02 NBD registered?

HT02 NBD is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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