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HN52 VHC

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,579 mi
Last recorded68,579 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2010
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 VHC
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2010 68,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 68,579 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 50,978 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 39,956 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 39,956 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 33,921 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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HN52 VHC is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HN52 VHC, 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 VHC registered?

HN52 VHC is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 24 October 2002.

Is HN52 VHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN52 VHC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HN52 VHC have outstanding finance?

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