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HT51 KNK

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,946 mi
Last recorded88,946 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT51 KNK
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 88,946 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 88,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 82,424 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 74,876 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 74,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 69,243 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 69,243 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 61,917 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 61,917 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 52,539 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 44,328 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 44,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 32,903 miles

n/s/r flex hose twisted

very sligth play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 26 Jan 2007 24,575 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 15,828 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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HT51 KNK is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KNK, 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 KNK registered?

HT51 KNK is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 7 February 2002.

Is HT51 KNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT51 KNK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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