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HV04 XMU

2004 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,903 mi
Last recorded115,903 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Vel Satis75,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 115,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 112,414 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 105,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 95,500 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 89,145 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 89,145 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 82,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/rear tyre tread cracking no ply visible

slight play in n/s/front steering inner bush

Pass 13 Dec 2013 82,888 miles

n/s/rear tyre tread cracking no ply visible

slight play in n/s/front steering inner bush

Pass 12 Dec 2012 77,489 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 71,217 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 65,098 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 65,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 60,886 miles

slight play on both front wheels possibly due to steering rack.

Pass 19 Mar 2009 58,472 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 53,036 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 47,551 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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HV04 XMU is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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