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RK52 ZSZ

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

210,060 mi
Last recorded210,060 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 ZSZ
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 210,060 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 17 Sep 2009 176,544 miles

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

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

service lamp illuminated

Fail 17 Sep 2009 176,544 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

service lamp illuminated

Pass 29 Aug 2008 142,421 miles

Front and rear discs worn and lip

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 111,027 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 80,130 miles

front brake pads look low

unable to carry out full inspection of underbonnet due to factory fitted covers

Pass 14 Dec 2005 50,467 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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RK52 ZSZ is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RK52 ZSZ, 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 RK52 ZSZ registered?

RK52 ZSZ is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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The MOT history for RK52 ZSZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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