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WX02 HLP

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,726 mi
Last recorded75,726 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX02 HLP
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2008 75,726 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 75,726 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 61,648 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 61,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 7 Nov 2006 48,148 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 48,148 miles

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

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Nearside 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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WX02 HLP is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WX02 HLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX02 HLP registered?

WX02 HLP is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 15 June 2002.

Is WX02 HLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX02 HLP shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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