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HK52 VPY

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,760 mi
Last recorded42,760 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 VPY
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2010 42,760 miles

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

front discs corroded

front pads low

rear discs corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2009 35,899 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)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 19,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear tyres

Pass 23 Jan 2006 12,530 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 VPY is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VPY, 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 VPY registered?

HK52 VPY is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 16 December 2002.

Is HK52 VPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK52 VPY shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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