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HY02 XYT

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,168 mi
Last recorded93,168 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY02 XYT
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 93,168 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 86,088 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 76,978 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 66,121 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake pedal creeping but does not touch floor and no fluid loose

play nearside & offside of steering

Fail 17 Mar 2006 66,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal creeping under servo assistance

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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HY02 XYT is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 HY02 XYT, 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 HY02 XYT registered?

HY02 XYT is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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