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HX52 LWA

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,799 mi
Last recorded99,799 miles
Recorded on12 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 LWA
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2012 99,799 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 75,986 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2011 75,986 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 59,632 miles

o/s rear view mirror cracked but not affecting view to rear

Fail 20 Apr 2010 58,978 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 41,231 miles

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

warning on dash - sensor fault - o/s/f, n/s/r

Fail 16 Apr 2009 41,231 miles

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

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

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

warning on dash - sensor fault - o/s/f, n/s/r

Pass 31 Mar 2008 31,004 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 21,385 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 15,136 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 LWA is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel 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 HX52 LWA, 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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HX52 LWA is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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