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SY52 AEA

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,443 mi
Last recorded34,443 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 AEA
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 34,443 miles

Front Brakes out of balance

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

No headlight washers fitted

Rear Wiper spilt

Tyre pressure system not working

Fail 16 Sep 2015 34,442 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Clamp loose (7.1.1)

Front Brakes out of balance

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Rear Wiper spilt

Tyre pressure system not working

Pass 17 Sep 2014 30,087 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 30,087 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 29,669 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2012 28,989 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 28,286 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 27,577 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 27,396 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 25,400 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 25,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 20,278 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 6,822 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 6,822 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2005 6,752 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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SY52 AEA is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SY52 AEA, 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 SY52 AEA registered?

SY52 AEA is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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The MOT history for SY52 AEA shows 15 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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