MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
259,239 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge
Offside Front tyre wearing edges
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
play both front steering arms
underside and exhaust oil soaked
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Nearside Front steering arm play
Nearside Front track rod end play
Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge
Offside Front tyre worn edges
chip in screen
underside damp with oil
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
N/S/F & O/S/F inner track rods have slight play
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
N/S/F & O/S/F inner track rods have slight play
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HY52 XJZ is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Green with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 HY52 XJZ, 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 HY52 XJZ registered?
HY52 XJZ is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 8 October 2002.
Is HY52 XJZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for HY52 XJZ shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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