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EG52 FDO

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,167 mi
Last recorded86,167 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG52 FDO
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 86,167 miles

rear number plate starting to disfigure

seat belts not checked, child seats fitted

small chips in screen

Pass 18 Mar 2011 75,114 miles

rear number plate starting to disfiguer slight

Fail 17 Mar 2011 75,112 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre outer edge getting low

rear number plate starting to disfiguer slight

rear seat belts not checked , child seats fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2010 64,245 miles

slight play nearside of steering rack

Pass 20 Mar 2009 56,962 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 54,172 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 45,729 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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EG52 FDO is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EG52 FDO, 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 EG52 FDO registered?

EG52 FDO is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 19 December 2002.

Is EG52 FDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG52 FDO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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