MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,340 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Bothside front lower wishbourne bushes slightly diteriorated
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
slight play in both steering track rod arms
Bothside front lower wishbourne bushes slightly diteriorated
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
slight play in both steering track rod arms
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Bothside front lower wishbourne bushes slightly diteriorated
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight play in steering rack (n/s end)
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight play in steering rack (n/s end)
ADVISE - OFFSIDE + NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN LOW.
ADVISE - OFFSIDE + NEARSIDE REAR LIGHTS SLIGHTY PULSING.
ADVISE - OFFSIDE + NEARSIDE REAR TYRES WORN LOW.
ADVISE - PLAY IN STEERING RACK.
ADVISE - WINDSCREEN DAMAGED.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Renault Vel Satis?
Based on 16,253 MOT tests across 1,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SO02 VTX is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 SO02 VTX, 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 SO02 VTX registered?
SO02 VTX is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 2 August 2002.
Is SO02 VTX safe to buy?
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