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PE52 OHD

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,282 mi
Last recorded96,282 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE52 OHD
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 96,282 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 96,280 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 91,729 miles

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)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2013 91,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2012 86,416 miles

Engine has oil leak

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 86,426 miles

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

Engine has oil leak

Front discs are worn pads approx 75%

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 81,395 miles

Front discs slight wear, pads approx 70% worn

Fail 12 Sep 2011 81,395 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front discs slight wear, pads approx 70% worn

Fail 18 Mar 2011 71,041 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 71,041 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 68,543 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 53,744 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 36,881 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,238 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 8,758 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 4,674 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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PE52 OHD is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PE52 OHD, 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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PE52 OHD is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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