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AJ53 VVH

2004 Renault Vel Satis

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,390 mi
Last recorded85,390 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Vel Satis75,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 VVH
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 85,390 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 85,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 939,129 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 83,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2013 83,394 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 80,766 miles

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

both inner rack ends slight play

n/s rear tyre small split in outer wall

Fail 28 Oct 2011 80,565 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

small cut in n/s/f tyre

very slight play in both front track rod arms

Pass 28 Oct 2011 80,565 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/f tyre

small cut in n/s/f tyre

very slight play in both front track rod arms

Pass 26 Aug 2010 75,437 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 72,943 miles

BOTH FRONT TRACK ROD ARM INNER ENDS WEAR

Pass 26 Aug 2008 68,166 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE 25% 225/55/17W

Pass 12 Sep 2007 63,423 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 51,932 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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AJ53 VVH is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AJ53 VVH, 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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AJ53 VVH is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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