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HK02 JZC

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

112,188 mi
Last recorded112,188 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 JZC
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 112,188 miles

front brake disc inner faces rusted

n/s rear tyre pressure was low

Pass 6 May 2022 107,901 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 107,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2021 107,047 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 159,727 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 148,757 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 86,756 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 86,756 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 78,596 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 77,454 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 74,188 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Play in both steering arms

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

Rear wiper worn

Pass 9 Sep 2014 70,636 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 70,636 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 65,370 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 57,098 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 53,296 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 49,924 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 46,960 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 40,132 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 40,124 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 32,855 miles

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)

both rear tyres side walls perished

Fail 19 Dec 2007 32,744 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 22,392 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 21,648 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 12,652 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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HK02 JZC is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HK02 JZC, 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 HK02 JZC registered?

HK02 JZC is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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