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HN52 ZZT

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,263 mi
Last recorded69,263 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 ZZT
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2010 69,263 miles

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

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

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 4 Dec 2009 55,261 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 53,289 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges but over insufficent tread to fail

Pass 12 Jun 2008 44,473 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 41,485 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 32,888 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2006 32,875 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Jul 2006 32,644 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 ZZT is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZZT, 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 ZZT registered?

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

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