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HK02 XPW

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,365 mi
Last recorded114,365 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 XPW
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 114,365 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank support rusty

Pass 19 Dec 2018 110,101 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 101,141 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 97,370 miles

nearside headlamp has a beam deflector sticker fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2015 92,733 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 8 Oct 2014 84,278 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 Oct 2013 74,116 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 67,284 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 63,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 58,827 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2009 54,949 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 54,949 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 48,114 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 40,745 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 40,732 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2006 33,858 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 XPW is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XPW, 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 XPW registered?

HK02 XPW is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is HK02 XPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK02 XPW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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