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HV02 FMO

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,169 mi
Last recorded98,169 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 FMO
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 98,169 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 98,127 miles

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 95,846 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 95,790 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 92,518 miles

offside front tyre possibly run flat

Fail 15 Sep 2014 92,515 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre possibly run flat

Pass 24 Sep 2013 90,910 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 89,805 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 86,666 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 86,666 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 80,965 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 80,965 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 71,209 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 60,273 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 60,273 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 49,318 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 49,561 miles

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

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

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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HV02 FMO is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HV02 FMO, 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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HV02 FMO is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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