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EA52 ODR

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,465 mi
Last recorded111,465 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 ODR
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 111,465 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 111,465 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 103,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside rear light unit is cracked

Fail 30 May 2013 103,298 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside rear light unit is cracked

Pass 23 May 2012 87,601 miles

offside rear brake disc corrosion developing on face

Fail 23 May 2012 87,601 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 May 2011 76,912 miles

Front & rear brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

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

O/s rear lamp unit is cracked

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

Fail 23 May 2011 76,912 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Front & rear brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

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

O/s rear lamp unit is cracked

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

Fail 20 May 2010 66,149 miles

Corrosion developing on O/s rear brake disc

N/s wing mirror lens' insecure

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2010 66,149 miles

Corrosion developing on O/s rear brake disc

N/s wing mirror lens' insecure

Pass 20 May 2009 56,872 miles

N/s front door mirror insecure

Pass 23 May 2008 45,884 miles

N/s wing mirror is insecure

N/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge and has separation in tread

Front brake pads are starting to wear low

N/s front tyre worn to legal limit

O/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 May 2007 36,207 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 27,508 miles

O/s rear tyre is worn to 2mm (limit is 1.6mm)

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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EA52 ODR is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EA52 ODR, 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 EA52 ODR registered?

EA52 ODR is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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