CarVerify

Free Car Check

HN54 OLU

2004 Renault Vel Satis

Black Diesel 2958cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,016 mi
Last recorded88,016 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Vel Satis75,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 OLU
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 88,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 88,016 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 87,115 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 86,182 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 83,222 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 83,221 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 78,661 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 74,315 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 74,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 69,840 miles

n/s/r tyre outer side wall cut and age cracked

Fail 24 Mar 2014 69,840 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre outer side wall cut and age cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2013 66,032 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 66,032 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 62,474 miles

n/s/r tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 26 Mar 2011 56,067 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 56,067 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 49,780 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 49,091 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 42,046 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 32,409 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
Full Renault Vel Satis reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HN54 OLU is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HN54 OLU?

You can check the full history of HN54 OLU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HN54 OLU registered?

HN54 OLU is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 27 October 2004.

Is HN54 OLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN54 OLU shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HN54 OLU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HN54 OLU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.