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BP04 VCL

2004 Renault Vel Satis

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,577 mi
Last recorded138,577 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Vel Satis75,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 VCL
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 138,577 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 125,681 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Aug 2016 125,681 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 118,022 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 112,215 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 112,117 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 106,535 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 106,531 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 99,826 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 95,621 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 95,641 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Oil leak

slight movement in o/s steering arm

Pass 23 Jul 2010 91,390 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 88,118 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 88,118 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 74,446 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 62,075 miles

Oil leak

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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BP04 VCL is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BP04 VCL, 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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BP04 VCL is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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