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R77 ROV

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,037 mi
Last recorded48,037 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR77 ROV
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 48,037 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 46,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2014 46,009 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2013 44,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 44,676 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 43,192 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 43,192 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 40,265 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 35,491 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 30,666 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 30,666 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 25,613 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 20,776 miles

Both rear brake discs in poor condition

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 14,771 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 8,843 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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R77 ROV is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R77 ROV, 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 R77 ROV registered?

R77 ROV is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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