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AR02 HOJ

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,393 mi
Last recorded21,393 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR02 HOJ
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 21,393 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 21,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 10,814 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield loose at rear.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 7,953 miles

rubber split n/s/f drop link

seepage from n/s/f outer c/v gaitor

slight condensation n/s/f headlamp

Fail 9 Jun 2010 7,936 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

rubber split n/s/f drop link

seepage from n/s/f outer c/v gaitor

slight condensation n/s/f headlamp

Pass 2 Jun 2009 62,469 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 50,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 37,696 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)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 23,773 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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AR02 HOJ is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AR02 HOJ, 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 AR02 HOJ registered?

AR02 HOJ is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 21 June 2002.

Is AR02 HOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR02 HOJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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