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HK02 ULJ

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Green Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,404 mi
Last recorded85,404 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 ULJ
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 85,404 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 77,875 miles

both front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in both front steering arms

Fail 20 Mar 2012 77,875 miles

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

both front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 28 Jan 2011 72,186 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play in steering rack

Pass 22 Feb 2010 66,796 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 58,077 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 49,283 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2008 49,283 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

cam belt cover breaking up

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2006 37,005 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 ULJ is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Green with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HK02 ULJ, 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 HK02 ULJ registered?

HK02 ULJ is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 17 June 2002.

Is HK02 ULJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK02 ULJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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