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EU52 WLF

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,230 mi
Last recorded90,230 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 WLF
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 90,230 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 90,224 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/18Y (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 86,007 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 86,006 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 81,536 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 81,527 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear seat emptied to check rear seat belts

Pass 9 May 2013 76,132 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 68,768 miles

play at n/s & o/s steering arms †2 front tyres on limit

Pass 9 Jan 2006 47,696 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 47,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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EU52 WLF is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EU52 WLF, 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 EU52 WLF registered?

EU52 WLF is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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