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YG02 GCH

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,626 mi
Last recorded119,626 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 GCH
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 119,626 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 119,626 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 109,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 109,062 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 100,090 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 100,090 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2013 88,609 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 81,767 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 75,813 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 67,676 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2010 67,676 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2009 54,824 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 49,393 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 49,391 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 47,000 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 41,505 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 33,103 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 32,946 miles

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

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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YG02 GCH is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YG02 GCH, 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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YG02 GCH is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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