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HN54 BZT

2004 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

91,088 mi
Last recorded91,088 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Vel Satis75,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 BZT
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 91,088 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2018 91,088 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 88,788 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2017 88,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 85,156 miles

o/s front tyre on 2mm.

rear tyres on 3mm.

Fail 25 May 2016 85,156 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

o/s front tyre on 2mm.

rear tyres on 3mm.

Pass 28 May 2015 80,073 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 80,073 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 74,848 miles

n/s front tyre on 2mm and cracking/pereshing.

Pass 29 May 2013 68,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2013 68,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing thin discs poor.

n/s front tyre cracking/pereshing but no cords showing at time of test.

rear brake pads wearing thin discs poor condition.

tpms light indecating a fault.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 63,442 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 63,442 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 53,373 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 53,373 miles

Offside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front 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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HN54 BZT is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 HN54 BZT, 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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HN54 BZT is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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