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HN52 VFS

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,192 mi
Last recorded75,192 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2008
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 VFS
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2008 75,192 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 75,192 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 60,095 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 59,829 miles

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

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 44,962 miles

n/s/f, o/s/f and n/s/r tyres are wrong load rating for vehicle (should be extra load 101W) †

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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HN52 VFS is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HN52 VFS, 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 HN52 VFS registered?

HN52 VFS is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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