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FJ52 AOK

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

96,494 mi
Last recorded96,494 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 AOK
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 96,494 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)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 96,494 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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 1 Apr 2014 92,562 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 87,807 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 78,891 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge scrubbed

Pass 15 Dec 2010 70,088 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 70,084 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 61,153 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Dec 2009 61,153 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Dec 2008 51,452 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 51,399 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 40,357 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 40,028 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2006 22,163 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 22,163 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 14,257 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 14,257 miles

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

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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FJ52 AOK is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 FJ52 AOK, 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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FJ52 AOK is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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