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HN52 VHJ

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,464 mi
Last recorded88,464 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 VHJ
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 88,464 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 88,464 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 81,617 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 81,617 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 70,055 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 70,055 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 57,447 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 42,292 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 24,340 miles

SURFACE CORROSION OF ALL BRAKE DISCS

Pass 27 Jul 2005 20,669 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 VHJ is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VHJ, 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 VHJ registered?

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

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