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HV52 JCO

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,466 mi
Last recorded106,466 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 JCO
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 106,466 miles

Airbag warning lamp staying on.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyre pressure warning lanp staying on.

Fail 17 Apr 2012 106,458 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Airbag warning lamp staying on.

Exhaust heat sheild insecure.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyre pressure warning lanp staying on.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 93,639 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 16 Oct 2009 83,456 miles

nearside front steering rack trackrod has slight play at inner ballend

offside front steering rack trackrod has slight play at inner ballend

Pass 14 Oct 2008 71,173 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 65,643 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 65,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2006 41,581 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 41,518 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2005 18,313 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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HV52 JCO is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JCO, 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 JCO registered?

HV52 JCO is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 16 October 2002.

Is HV52 JCO safe to buy?

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