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HX52 LWO

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,100 mi
Last recorded148,100 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 LWO
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 148,100 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 136,179 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 126,098 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 114,526 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 114,525 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 102,139 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 87,503 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 87,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 69,146 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 50,431 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 LWO is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Green with a 3,498cc petrol 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 HX52 LWO, 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 LWO is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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