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AP02 YSG

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,178 mi
Last recorded139,178 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 YSG
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 139,178 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 139,178 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

both front inner rack ends worn

Pass 13 Feb 2012 128,253 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 128,253 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 117,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight free play o/s steering rack inner ball joint

Fail 17 Jan 2011 117,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight free play o/s steering rack inner ball joint

Pass 29 Jan 2010 108,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Feb 2009 98,999 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 89,728 miles

slight play in both front track rod ends

Pass 14 Feb 2007 65,408 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 50,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering rack

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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AP02 YSG is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AP02 YSG, 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 AP02 YSG registered?

AP02 YSG is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 7 August 2002.

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