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WX02 HPL

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,422 mi
Last recorded106,422 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX02 HPL
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 106,422 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 102,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Jul 2012 93,066 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 76,813 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 63,831 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Jun 2010 63,613 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Jul 2009 56,699 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 56,699 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2008 55,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 39,899 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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WX02 HPL is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WX02 HPL, 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 WX02 HPL registered?

WX02 HPL is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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