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HK02 UGR

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

231,064 mi
Last recorded231,064 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 UGR
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 231,064 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 223,098 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 223,096 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 131,169 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 131,166 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 124,493 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 124,490 miles

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 117,938 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 117,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 109,564 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 100,392 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs starting to corrode on inner faces

Fail 5 Aug 2010 100,392 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake discs starting to corrode on inner faces

Pass 21 Jul 2009 86,944 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 86,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 73,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 73,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 58,519 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 57,631 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 44,563 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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HK02 UGR is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 HK02 UGR, 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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HK02 UGR is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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