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HX02 XTY

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,109 mi
Last recorded74,109 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX02 XTY
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 74,109 miles

advise front brake pads low

Pass 8 Sep 2009 57,271 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 51,015 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 50,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 44,012 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 44,011 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 35,352 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 35,352 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 35,303 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 21,180 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 21,179 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 XTY is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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