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HK54 PDV

2004 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,209 mi
Last recorded89,209 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 2004 Renault Vel Satis75,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 PDV
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 89,209 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 89,209 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 64,339 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 51,874 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 34,076 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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HK54 PDV is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HK54 PDV, 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 HK54 PDV registered?

HK54 PDV is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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The MOT history for HK54 PDV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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