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GY52 HCH

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Green Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,052 mi
Last recorded121,052 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 HCH
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 121,052 miles

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

offside head lamp on lower limits

unable to check rear coil springs

Pass 7 Oct 2010 116,913 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 112,555 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 101,183 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Oct 2008 101,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Oct 2007 65,116 miles

light clicking noise from nearside driveshaft area when wheel rotated

Pass 24 Oct 2006 27,934 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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GY52 HCH is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Green with a 2,958cc 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 GY52 HCH, 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 GY52 HCH registered?

GY52 HCH is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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The MOT history for GY52 HCH 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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