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HT53 UOU

2004 Renault Vel Satis

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,440 mi
Last recorded118,440 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Vel Satis75,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 UOU
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2016 118,440 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 113,607 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 109,021 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 96,758 miles

all tyres worn to 3mm

front discs worn

front pads worn thin

play in both front steering arms

wipers in poor condition and starting to split

Pass 17 Aug 2011 81,636 miles

Offside rear brake disc grooved

Fail 15 Aug 2011 81,636 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake disc grooved

Pass 20 Aug 2010 71,110 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 58,337 miles

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)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 58,337 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 46,622 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 46,622 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 32,602 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 21,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HT53 UOU is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HT53 UOU, 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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HT53 UOU is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 2 February 2004.

Is HT53 UOU safe to buy?

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