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HN04 GGA

2004 Renault Vel Satis

Green Petrol 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,626 mi
Last recorded168,626 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Renault Vel Satis75,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 GGA
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 168,626 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 141,017 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 125,150 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 125,120 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

engine light is on

nearside wing mirror cover is missing

Pass 19 Oct 2011 105,523 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 105,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs rusty and worn

Pass 27 Aug 2010 98,272 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 98,272 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 82,012 miles

slight movement in steering

Pass 13 Aug 2008 65,658 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 65,158 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 47,769 miles

Nearside 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 GGA is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis in Green with a 2,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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