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ADE 428A

2004 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,820 mi
Last recorded102,820 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Renault Vel Satis75,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADE 428A
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 102,820 miles

Bad oil leaks

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

Radiator mounts broken

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stabilizer mount split

aircon disconnected

Fail 20 Dec 2013 102,809 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Bad oil leaks

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

Radiator mounts broken

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stabilizer mount split

aircon disconnected

Pass 12 Dec 2012 100,456 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside door mirror glass damaged

Fail 5 Dec 2012 100,454 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2011 98,275 miles

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

both wipers smear windscreen

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r anti-roll bar D bush slight movement

Fail 11 Oct 2011 98,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both wiper blades smear windscreen

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r anti-roll bar D bush slight movement

Pass 22 Oct 2010 92,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil from exhaust and slight smoke

Pass 19 Sep 2009 81,280 miles

slight play in n/s steering inner track rod

surface rust on exhuast

Fail 26 Sep 2008 58,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 58,002 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 36,701 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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ADE 428A is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Renault Vel Satis models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 75,340 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 ADE 428A, 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 22 years old, this Renault Vel Satis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ADE 428A is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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