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HY02 XZE

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,752 mi
Last recorded93,752 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY02 XZE
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 93,752 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 82,977 miles

knocking from rear

Pass 22 Jun 2012 82,922 miles

Rear box mounting broken

Rear brake pipe slightly deteriorated

n/s/f headlamp slightly obscured

o/s/r brake hose slightly damaged

Fail 19 Jun 2012 82,922 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Rear box mounting broken

Rear brake pipe slightly deteriorated

n/s/f headlamp slightly obscured

o/s/r brake hose slightly damaged

Pass 17 May 2011 77,659 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 77,656 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 75,712 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 74,099 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 74,099 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 65,861 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2008 65,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 53,134 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 39,614 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 XZE is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 HY02 XZE, 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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HY02 XZE is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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