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FX52 EVY

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

81,909 mi
Last recorded81,909 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 EVY
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 81,909 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust heat sheild insecure .

Front headlight washes not working on n/s/f and o/s/f .

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

O/s/f door safety check strap insecure on its mounting.

Slight play in n/s/f inner track arm joint.

Voice and warning light message ,washes low on dash display. .

o/s/f fog light lense cracked.

Fail 13 Jan 2012 81,909 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust heat sheild insecure .

Front headlight washes not working on n/s/f and o/s/f .

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

O/s/f door safety check strap insecure on its mounting.

Slight play in n/s/f inner track arm joint.

Voice and warning light message ,washes low on dash display. .

o/s/f fog light lense cracked.

Fail 11 Jan 2012 81,889 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 30 Dec 2011 81,880 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear discs pitted

Pass 23 Dec 2010 72,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 72,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 66,005 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 66,003 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 62,024 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 24 Nov 2008 62,024 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 13 Dec 2007 51,559 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 51,485 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 40,066 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 40,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 30,187 miles

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

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

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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FX52 EVY is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 FX52 EVY, 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 FX52 EVY registered?

FX52 EVY is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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