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HN02 ZPV

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,681 mi
Last recorded144,681 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN02 ZPV
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 144,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2013 133,184 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 120,807 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 116,266 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 116,225 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 113,274 miles

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

wipers torn on egdes

Fail 4 Aug 2011 113,274 miles

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

wipers torn on egdes

Pass 24 Jun 2010 112,231 miles

both rear brake discs corroding

Fail 23 Jun 2010 112,315 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

both rear brake discs corroding

Pass 23 May 2009 62,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2008 56,954 miles

slight movement in o/s/f and n/s/f steering co-axial joints

Pass 4 May 2007 46,376 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 30,565 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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HN02 ZPV is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HN02 ZPV, 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 HN02 ZPV registered?

HN02 ZPV is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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The MOT history for HN02 ZPV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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