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HN04 GEK

2004 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,163 mi
Last recorded51,163 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 2004 Renault Vel Satis75,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 GEK
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 51,163 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2011 59,534 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 59,534 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 53,445 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 45,712 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 38,234 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 31,227 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 GEK is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HN04 GEK, 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 GEK registered?

HN04 GEK is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 13 May 2004.

Is HN04 GEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN04 GEK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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