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HK52 FGZ

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,771 mi
Last recorded103,771 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 FGZ
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 103,771 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2013 103,770 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 90,829 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 73,192 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 59,200 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 45,024 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 33,739 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 24,103 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 18,252 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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HK52 FGZ is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HK52 FGZ, 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 HK52 FGZ registered?

HK52 FGZ is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 13 November 2002.

Is HK52 FGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK52 FGZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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