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HV52 JNU

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

61,957 mi
Last recorded61,957 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 JNU
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2013 61,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 61,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2012 55,106 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 55,106 miles

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 47,964 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 47,964 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 47,001 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel flap sealing cap starting to perish

near side wing mirror glass crackrd

nearside front tyre starting to perish

offside front bottom ball joint gaiter split

rear wiper arm broken

Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,571 miles

nearside wiper blade split

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 8 May 2008 41,972 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in steering rack

Fail 7 May 2008 41,972 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Apr 2007 37,307 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 37,307 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2006 31,716 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 JNU is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JNU, 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 JNU registered?

HV52 JNU is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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