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HT51 KMM

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,508 mi
Last recorded46,508 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT51 KMM
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 46,508 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 42,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2013 37,391 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 37,391 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 34,266 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 30,635 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 25,799 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 20,826 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 20,826 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 16,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 16,994 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 9,776 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 5,983 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (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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HT51 KMM is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KMM, 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 KMM registered?

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

Is HT51 KMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT51 KMM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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