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HV02 FON

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,259 mi
Last recorded101,259 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 FON
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2013 101,259 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Hand brake noisey.

N/s/f tyre wearing low.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 101,031 miles

air bag light on

damage to windscreen

eml on

engine oil leaks

parking brake noisey

parking brake warning light suggests a fault

play in steering rack inner joints

tyre pressure warning light on

unable to view rear springs fully

Fail 9 May 2012 101,004 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

dampness around gearbox

parking brake mechanism noisy

rear inner brake pads look very low unable to fully assess recommend a full brake inspection

tyre pressures low

unable to inspect rear coil springs fully

Fail 3 Apr 2012 100,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

air bag light on

brake discs corroded

dampness around gearbox

movement in n/s inner steering arm

park brake mechanism noisey

tyre pressures low

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 12 May 2009 87,116 miles

ENGINE LEAKING COOLAINT

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in offside and nearside inner rack balljoints

Pass 14 May 2008 77,918 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2008 77,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 59,235 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 28 Feb 2006 44,025 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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HV02 FON is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FON, 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 FON is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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