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HX52 LXJ

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Petrol 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,452 mi
Last recorded73,452 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2008
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 LXJ
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,188cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2008 73,452 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2008 73,381 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 47,735 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 47,735 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 35,139 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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HX52 LXJ is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HX52 LXJ, 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 HX52 LXJ registered?

HX52 LXJ is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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