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SB02 XOJ

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,906 mi
Last recorded97,906 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB02 XOJ
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 97,906 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 90,538 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 83,425 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 83,425 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 77,621 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 77,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 66,803 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 66,803 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 59,744 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 47,090 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 47,090 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 33,460 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 33,460 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 23,505 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 17,862 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 15,737 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 15,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 14,266 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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SB02 XOJ is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB02 XOJ, 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 SB02 XOJ registered?

SB02 XOJ is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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