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HS53 CAA

2004 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

78,184 mi
Last recorded78,184 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 Renault Vel Satis75,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 CAA
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 78,184 miles

nearside front shock absorber starting to leak

tpms not functioning

Fail 11 Jul 2012 78,077 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside front shock absorber starting to leak

Pass 4 Jul 2011 66,417 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 66,417 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 50,667 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 50,664 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 40,284 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 27,921 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 27,921 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 23,649 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 23,649 miles

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

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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HS53 CAA is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HS53 CAA, 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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HS53 CAA is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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