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YD52 ANF

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,547 mi
Last recorded138,547 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 ANF
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 138,547 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 138,331 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 132,974 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 132,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 130,553 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 130,543 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

secondary bonnet catch not working

Pass 26 Feb 2011 115,581 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 92,525 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 92,525 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 86,438 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 66,370 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 63,063 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 51,031 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 38,677 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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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YD52 ANF is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YD52 ANF, 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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YD52 ANF is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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