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HJZ 8014

2004 Renault Vel Satis

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

196,200 mi
Last recorded196,200 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Renault Vel Satis75,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJZ 8014
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 196,200 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 185,507 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 185,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 180,074 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all four brake discs corroded

nearside front inner rack arm has slight play in ball joint

offside front inner rack arm has slight play in ball joint

warning system indicating nearside rear tyre under inflated

Pass 29 Jan 2011 161,962 miles

play in offside inner steering rack

Fail 28 Jan 2011 161,962 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

play in offside inner steering rack

Pass 3 Feb 2010 139,212 miles

baffeles loose in centre box

o/s/rear fog broken

Pass 8 Jan 2009 120,078 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 120,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

advise tyre sensor fault

Pass 14 Jan 2008 95,524 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 95,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Feb 2007 68,835 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 68,835 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 68,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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HJZ 8014 is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HJZ 8014, 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 HJZ 8014 registered?

HJZ 8014 is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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