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HN04 FZF

2004 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,096 mi
Last recorded86,096 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2011
Typical for 2004 Renault Vel Satis75,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 FZF
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2011 86,096 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 86,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

body damaged

f+r bumpers damaged

front n/plate cracked

n/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2010 74,914 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 74,914 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front number plate is damaged

n/s mirror is loose

n/s rear inner side light is inop lense damaged

o/s rear tyre is worn to 3mm

Pass 22 Sep 2009 65,531 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 65,531 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear tyres are different sizes

front number plate is cracked

n/s door mirror is insecure

n/s rear inner side light outer lense is damaged

o/s front tyre is worn to 3mm and smooth on the outer edge

o/s rear tyre is worn to 2mm and has a nail

Pass 15 Sep 2008 56,709 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 56,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads are worn close to replacement level

front number plate is cracked

n/s mirror is insecure

n/s rear inner tail light outer lense is damaged

n/s rear tyre is worn to 2mm and smooth on the outside and has a nail advise front and rear tyres are different sizes

Pass 15 Oct 2007 48,285 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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HN04 FZF is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 FZF, 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 HN04 FZF registered?

HN04 FZF is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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