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CT02 LGY

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,984 mi
Last recorded80,984 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT02 LGY
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 80,984 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 80,182 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

esp light on

tpms indicates a fault

Fail 30 Nov 2011 77,744 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2011 77,744 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

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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CT02 LGY is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CT02 LGY, 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 CT02 LGY registered?

CT02 LGY is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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