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CP53 TYB

2004 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,635 mi
Last recorded100,635 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Vel Satis75,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 TYB
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 100,635 miles

Both rack ends play

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 90,279 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 78,748 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside and nearside steering rack arms have slight play

Pass 9 Nov 2012 66,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2012 66,257 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2011 64,495 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 62,295 miles

front discs worn

ns rear tyre getting low on tread

oil leak on gearbox

parking brake elecric motor noisy but not sticking on now

pin hole ns cv boot

Fail 5 Nov 2010 62,255 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front discs worn

ns rear tyre getting low on tread

oil leak on gearbox

pin hole ns cv boot

Pass 26 Nov 2009 55,855 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 49,080 miles

slight play evident in n/s and o/s steering arms

Fail 26 Nov 2008 49,077 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

slight play evident in n/s and o/s steering arms

Pass 28 Nov 2007 43,822 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2006 37,945 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 37,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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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CP53 TYB is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CP53 TYB, 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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CP53 TYB is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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