Renault Vel Satis MOT Results

Registered in 2002
48.8% pass rate
from 43 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Vel Satis is unusually good or bad.

  • 28% fail on Suspension
    • 12% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 12% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 12% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 12% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 7.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 9.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 7.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.3% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.3% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 23% fail on Brakes
    • 12% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 9.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 9.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 4.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 2.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 2.3% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 2.3% fail on Pedal
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 7.0% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 4.7% fail on Hazard warning (27 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Switch (27 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp
  • 9.3% fail on Steering
    • 9.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 7.0% fail on Track rod end
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.3% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.3% fail on Steering rack
    • 2.3% fail on Steering play
      • 2.3% fail on Steering rack
  • 7.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 7.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 2.3% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 2.3% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 4.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.3% fail on Transmission
      • 2.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.3% fail on Joints
    • 2.3% fail on Seats
      • 2.3% fail on Driver's seat
  • 4.7% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Size/type
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
  • 2.3% fail on Visibility
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
  • 2.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp

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