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HT02 NDO

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Green Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,912 mi
Last recorded151,912 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT02 NDO
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 151,912 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 151,912 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 144,735 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 May 2015 144,725 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 135,469 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

TPMS has a fault

Fail 11 Jun 2014 135,466 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

TPMS has a fault

Pass 1 May 2013 129,770 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

engine oil level is low! (advise top up)

rear wiper split!

Fail 25 Apr 2013 129,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

engine oil level is low! (advise top up)

rear wiper split!

Fail 25 Apr 2012 122,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 122,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 118,017 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 113,544 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 106,390 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 96,170 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 96,170 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2007 80,109 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 60,746 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 NDO is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Green with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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