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HY52 XJZ

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Green Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

259,239 mi
Last recorded259,239 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 XJZ
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 259,239 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 258,234 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 253,448 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 225,365 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 212,018 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 211,973 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 194,514 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 194,514 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 182,036 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 182,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 166,588 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 151,986 miles

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)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 151,986 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 130,673 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 130,673 miles

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 99,397 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 99,397 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 50,821 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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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.

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