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GD53 OCG

2004 Renault Vel Satis

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

189,182 mi
Last recorded189,182 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 2004 Renault Vel Satis75,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 OCG
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 189,182 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 108,325 miles

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

offside steering rack boot damp with fluid

Pass 8 Oct 2009 96,153 miles

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

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

Undertray splash guards and engine bay covers fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2009 96,153 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Undertray splash guards and engine bay covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2008 89,339 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

nearside headlight aim slightly low

Pass 9 Oct 2007 64,980 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 55,704 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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GD53 OCG is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GD53 OCG, 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 GD53 OCG registered?

GD53 OCG is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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The MOT history for GD53 OCG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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