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HX51 VWV

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,077 mi
Last recorded90,077 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 VWV
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 90,077 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 90,077 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine slightly mis-firing.

nearside front and Offside front steering arm[s] have slight play at the joint[s].

rear exhaust system deteriorated.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 87,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advice both front inner tie rod on play

iol level very low

Pass 18 Apr 2011 78,591 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 63,203 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 51,540 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 39,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 7 Jan 2008 39,857 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 19 Jan 2007 29,610 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 16,704 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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HX51 VWV is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HX51 VWV, 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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HX51 VWV is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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