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GY04 WAA

2004 Renault Vel Satis

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,493 mi
Last recorded66,493 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Vel Satis75,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 WAA
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 66,493 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 759,591 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 54,439 miles

under tray fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2017 53,530 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 50,976 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 46,810 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 43,377 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 43,343 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 37,306 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 37,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 35,803 miles

all brake discs poor condition

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 26 Sep 2011 32,848 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 32,842 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 28,743 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre inner face

Pass 1 Sep 2009 24,642 miles

o/s/f tyre damaged on inner sidewall but not to mot fail.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 22,392 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 22,392 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 19,006 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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GY04 WAA is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GY04 WAA, 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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GY04 WAA is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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