MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,820 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil from exhaust and slight smoke
slight play in n/s steering inner track rod
surface rust on exhuast
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Renault Vel Satis?
Based on 16,253 MOT tests across 1,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was ADE 428A registered?
ADE 428A is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 6 October 2004.
Is ADE 428A safe to buy?
The MOT history for ADE 428A shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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