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HX02 XST

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,560 mi
Last recorded77,560 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX02 XST
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 77,560 miles

centre rear seat belt missing

Pass 10 Nov 2011 75,696 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 75,693 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 66,194 miles

ESP warning lamp on dash

Fail 11 Sep 2009 58,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 58,995 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 46,283 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 33,192 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 33,192 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

steering rack noisey

wire in n/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2006 24,575 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)

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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HX02 XST is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Green 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 HX02 XST, 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 HX02 XST registered?

HX02 XST is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is HX02 XST safe to buy?

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