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HX52 LSO

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,133 mi
Last recorded87,133 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 LSO
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 87,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 83,793 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 83,793 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 77,876 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 70,649 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 70,601 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 60,916 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 54,611 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 47,596 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 32,547 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 31,978 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 22,516 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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HX52 LSO is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HX52 LSO, 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 HX52 LSO registered?

HX52 LSO is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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