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HT51 KMZ

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,485 mi
Last recorded68,485 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT51 KMZ
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 68,485 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 68,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 60,845 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 57,039 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 51,976 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 51,976 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs slightly worn and corroded

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

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2010 43,069 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise hazard switch sticking

Pass 13 Feb 2009 33,593 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 28,069 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 23,199 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 17,210 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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HT51 KMZ is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HT51 KMZ, 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 HT51 KMZ registered?

HT51 KMZ is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 8 February 2002.

Is HT51 KMZ safe to buy?

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