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R10 TWB

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,222 mi
Last recorded56,222 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 TWB
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 56,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 56,222 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 45,840 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 45,840 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 36,613 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 36,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2010 29,966 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 29,596 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 25,169 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 25,169 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2008 21,528 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 18,741 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 12,920 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 12,920 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R10 TWB is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R10 TWB, 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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R10 TWB is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 22 February 2002.

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