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CVG 317Y

1983 Renault Vel Satis

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

212,370 mi
Last recorded212,370 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVG 317Y
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 212,370 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 212,368 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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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CVG 317Y is a 1983 Renault Vel Satis in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CVG 317Y, 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 43 years old, this Renault Vel Satis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CVG 317Y?

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What year was CVG 317Y registered?

CVG 317Y is a 1983 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 11 March 1983.

Is CVG 317Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVG 317Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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