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SR02 HRX

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Petrol 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,740 mi
Last recorded147,740 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR02 HRX
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 147,740 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 134,598 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2014 126,638 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 124,790 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 124,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 116,582 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 105,779 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 105,778 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 88,845 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

noise from steering rack

Fail 29 Jan 2010 88,837 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

noise from steering rack

Pass 31 Jan 2009 72,695 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 72,675 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 54,621 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 27,927 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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SR02 HRX is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 2,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SR02 HRX, 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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SR02 HRX is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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