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HN04 EUY

2004 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

52,378 mi
Last recorded52,378 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Vel Satis75,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 EUY
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 52,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 50,024 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 46,878 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 42,212 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear of nearside main (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside of front bumper slightly damaged

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2016 42,213 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)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear of nearside main (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside of front bumper slightly damaged

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 22,316 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 10,911 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 74,899 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 74,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 59,127 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 59,000 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2011 43,867 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 43,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 32,680 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 28,253 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 28,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 24,118 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 24,118 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 20,125 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2007 20,125 miles

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

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

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

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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HN04 EUY is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HN04 EUY, 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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HN04 EUY is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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