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HT02 NBO

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,471 mi
Last recorded79,471 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 79,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2013 77,502 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

damage to nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 14 Feb 2012 72,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn slightly low

signs of diesel fuel leak around engine bay

Pass 14 Feb 2011 65,225 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 58,545 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 51,504 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 51,477 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear anti-rollbar reqs re-aligning ( has moved over to n/s )

Pass 26 Jan 2008 43,987 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 43,860 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

n/s front tyre worn uneven & in poor condition. / o/s front tyre low 3mm. / front brake pads getting low?

Pass 5 Feb 2007 36,950 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 36,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

O/S/R brake disc rusting.

O/S/R tyre worn low.

Rear disc pads worn low.

Pass 17 Feb 2006 29,938 miles

1. Re-posistioned locating pin centralising rear anti-roll bar(repair carried out at testing station) †2. Nearside rear tyre tread low (2mm)

Fail 17 Feb 2006 29,938 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

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 NBO is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HT02 NBO, 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 NBO registered?

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

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