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HN02 WEU

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Green Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,548 mi
Last recorded119,548 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN02 WEU
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 119,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre shows signs of sidewall abrasion.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 107,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2014 107,385 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 101,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2013 101,264 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 93,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside headlamp wash not working.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2011 83,979 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 73,805 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted nearside rear seat.

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

Rear tyres slightly perished.

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 73,805 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted nearside rear seat.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear tyres slightly perished.

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

Pass 8 May 2009 60,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 May 2009 60,494 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Some front brake imbalance.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 52,010 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 52,010 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2007 45,922 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 37,418 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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HN02 WEU is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Green with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HN02 WEU, 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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HN02 WEU is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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