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SY02 RRZ

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,112 mi
Last recorded60,112 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY02 RRZ
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2010 60,112 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front tyres wearing outer edge

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 60,112 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front tyres wearing outer edge

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 52,124 miles

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

Oil leak

near side front wiper rubber insecure

Fail 12 Feb 2009 52,124 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

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

near side front wiper rubber insecure

Pass 16 Oct 2008 50,048 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 40,074 miles

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

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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SY02 RRZ is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SY02 RRZ, 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 SY02 RRZ registered?

SY02 RRZ is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 6 July 2002.

Is SY02 RRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY02 RRZ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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