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HK02 XOG

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,221 mi
Last recorded111,221 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 XOG
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 111,221 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 111,221 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 May 2010 111,188 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2010 111,188 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 111,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2009 102,323 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 102,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2007 88,686 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 68,130 miles

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

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

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 XOG is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XOG, 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 XOG registered?

HK02 XOG is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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