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HK04 JXH

2004 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,522 mi
Last recorded124,522 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Vel Satis75,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 JXH
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2017 124,522 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 116,923 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 116,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 106,164 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 97,358 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 91,610 miles

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

Nearside steering rack arm has slight play at inner joint

Offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2012 80,136 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 35,856 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 76,941 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 14 Jan 2010 68,386 miles

o/s/f + n/s/f head lamp aims set at lowest limit

o/s/f + n/s/f inner steering rack ends have small amount of play but not excessive and can not be seen through rack gaitors

o/s/f tyre has a cut on the inside edge but nou deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 11 Nov 2008 58,192 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 58,192 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads appear low

Pass 5 Dec 2007 36,654 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 32,222 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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HK04 JXH is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HK04 JXH, 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 HK04 JXH registered?

HK04 JXH is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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