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HV52 FCM

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

154,834 mi
Last recorded154,834 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 FCM
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 154,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 154,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 149,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 145,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 142,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 142,807 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre pressure monitor indicating low pressure

Pass 11 Jan 2019 135,468 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 135,466 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 127,148 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jan 2018 127,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 121,995 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 114,280 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 114,195 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 107,574 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 101,917 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 93,736 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 93,736 miles

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 84,089 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 84,089 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 75,868 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 65,792 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 65,792 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 58,174 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 48,952 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 40,239 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 26,911 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 25,017 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 25,017 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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HV52 FCM is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 HV52 FCM, 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 HV52 FCM registered?

HV52 FCM is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 2 October 2002.

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