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HK02 XRG

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,379 mi
Last recorded119,379 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 XRG
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2015 119,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 119,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 108,440 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 108,433 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 96,370 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tpms indicating fault

Fail 30 May 2013 95,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

front inner brake pads worn down

offside rear inner brake pad worn down

t p m s tyre pressure monitor indicates a fault

Pass 29 May 2012 80,941 miles

nearside rear tyre outer shoulder worn down

Pass 10 Jun 2011 65,943 miles

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

offside front tyre 3mm and shoulders worn

Pass 18 Jun 2010 58,775 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 52,987 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 52,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 46,763 miles

N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER WEAPING SLIGHTLY

Pass 31 Jul 2007 38,562 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 37,823 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 27,019 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 19,507 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 19,458 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 XRG is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HK02 XRG, 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 XRG registered?

HK02 XRG is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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