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HK02 UGF

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Green Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,810 mi
Last recorded110,810 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 UGF
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 110,810 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 101,199 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 101,022 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 99,372 miles

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

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 82,382 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 82,382 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 64,369 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 UGF is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Green with a 2,958cc diesel 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 HK02 UGF, 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 UGF registered?

HK02 UGF is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 10 July 2002.

Is HK02 UGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK02 UGF 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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