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R20 DSW

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,762 mi
Last recorded61,762 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 DSW
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 61,762 miles

front discs worn

rear discs pitted

Pass 11 May 2010 56,582 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 55,776 miles
Fail 25 May 2009 55,776 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2008 52,569 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 5 May 2008 52,569 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 47,214 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drivers mirror loose

n/s & o/s steering arm inner ball joints worn 2OFF

Pass 25 Aug 2006 39,290 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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R20 DSW is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R20 DSW, 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 R20 DSW registered?

R20 DSW is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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