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GP02 EXC

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

208,092 mi
Last recorded208,092 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP02 EXC
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 208,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2025 208,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MARKED (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 204,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MARKED (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 May 2024 204,373 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MARKED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 197,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MARKED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 192,944 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 189,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 189,066 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 177,899 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 162,959 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 162,954 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 90,398 miles

electric handbrake noisy

Pass 26 Jan 2017 86,297 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 84,080 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 84,075 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 79,848 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

H/LAMP WASHERS REQUIRE ATTENTION

Pass 4 Apr 2014 74,327 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 74,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 70,037 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 65,454 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 60,965 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 56,687 miles

N/S/R LIGHT LENS CRACKED

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 51,269 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/R TYRE OUTER WALL SCUFFED

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 44,607 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 38,270 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 30,865 miles

FRONT BRAKE HIGH IMBALANCED

N/S/R TIE ROD DAMAGED

REAR DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

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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GP02 EXC is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GP02 EXC, 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 GP02 EXC registered?

GP02 EXC is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 7 August 2002.

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The MOT history for GP02 EXC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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