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HV04 XHK

2004 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

60,009 mi
Last recorded60,009 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Vel Satis75,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 XHK
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 60,009 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

front bumper bar cracked on offside

offside steering rack end has slight play

plasic covers fitted on outer sill on both sides not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Feb 2016 60,009 miles

Battery insecure and flat (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high on dipped beam (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

front bumper bar cracked on offside

offside steering rack end has slight play

plasic covers fitted on outer sill on both sides not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Nov 2015 60,004 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

lower engine mount worn

slight knock from n/s front

Pass 24 Jun 2013 58,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f fog light inop

Pass 29 Jun 2012 53,316 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag switched off waring light on dash

two tyre sensor waring lights on o/s/f and n/s/r

Pass 28 Jun 2011 47,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2010 41,358 miles

both front brake discs slight worn

both rear brake discs slight worn

front n/s rear view mirror slight loose

rear n/s seat fitted with child seat not allowing full adult belt inspection

Pass 26 Jun 2009 33,105 miles

n/s/f wheel sits slightly back compared to o/s/f

slight play steering rack n/s/f

tyre presure sensor fault

Fail 23 Jun 2009 33,105 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

n/s/f wheel sits slightly back compared to o/s/f

slight play steering rack n/s/f

tyre presure sensor fault

Pass 26 Feb 2009 32,058 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 32,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 24,896 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 24,896 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 16,225 miles

Nearside Rear 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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HV04 XHK is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HV04 XHK, 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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HV04 XHK is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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