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ET04 HVW

2004 Renault Vel Satis

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,007 mi
Last recorded71,007 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Renault Vel Satis75,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 HVW
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 71,007 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 65,341 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 62,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 56,312 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 50,256 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 50,256 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 46,150 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 45,922 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 33,642 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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ET04 HVW is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ET04 HVW, 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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What year was ET04 HVW registered?

ET04 HVW is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 23 June 2004.

Is ET04 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET04 HVW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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