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HV02 FPC

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,190 mi
Last recorded90,190 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 FPC
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 90,190 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 90,189 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 84,398 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 77,475 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2008 72,016 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 55,549 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 30,863 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 30,863 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 FPC is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV02 FPC, 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 HV02 FPC registered?

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

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The MOT history for HV02 FPC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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