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CT04 AHC

2004 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,516 mi
Last recorded111,516 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Renault Vel Satis75,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT04 AHC
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 111,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

nearside mirror deteriorated

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2013 111,443 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

nearside mirror deteriorated

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2012 103,471 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 103,459 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 99,250 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 94,803 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 90,521 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 90,521 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 85,250 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2008 85,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 80,440 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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CT04 AHC is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis in Blue 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 CT04 AHC, 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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CT04 AHC is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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