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HX54 CXT

2004 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,925 mi
Last recorded100,925 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Vel Satis75,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 CXT
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 100,925 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all tyres perishing

Pass 11 Aug 2015 97,721 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 91,864 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Aug 2013 87,469 miles

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

front brake discs rusty

Pass 18 Aug 2012 79,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front disc inner face corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 68,450 miles

front discs badly lipped and corroded on inner surfaces

Fail 30 Aug 2011 68,450 miles

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

bad play in os track rod end

front discs badly lipped and corroded on inner surfaces

rear discs very badly scored and corroded - needs renewing now !!

Pass 25 Aug 2010 59,136 miles

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

front discs badly corroded/worn inner faces

rear discs badly pitted/scored

Fail 25 Aug 2010 59,136 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front discs badly corroded/worn inner faces

rear discs badly pitted/scored

Pass 27 Aug 2009 49,679 miles

rear brake discs - outer faces badly corroded - pitting occurring

some corrosion occurring on front discs

Pass 21 Aug 2008 42,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 32,995 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 32,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s and o/s front tyres bald on inner and outer edges

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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HX54 CXT is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,958cc 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 HX54 CXT, 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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HX54 CXT is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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