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HT04 UWM

2004 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,151 mi
Last recorded92,151 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Vel Satis75,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 UWM
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 92,151 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 81,638 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 78,738 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 72,042 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Apr 2017 72,042 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror cowling has a sharp projection (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 64,001 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 49,330 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 46,288 miles

Front tyres worn on outer sholders

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer sholder

Slight play in both front steering rack end ball joints

Fail 13 Apr 2014 45,992 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Front tyres worn on outer sholders

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer sholder

Slight play in both front steering rack end ball joints

Pass 9 Apr 2013 41,934 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 41,934 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 37,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,495 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 35,295 miles

slight play in both front track rod ends

Pass 27 Apr 2010 33,031 miles

very slight movement in both front steering arms

Pass 21 Apr 2009 30,430 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 26,869 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 21,732 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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HT04 UWM is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HT04 UWM, 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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HT04 UWM is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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