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LM53 AYJ

2004 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

55,510 mi
Last recorded55,510 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Renault Vel Satis75,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 AYJ
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 55,510 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 53,305 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 53,305 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 52,063 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 49,007 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 49,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 46,589 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LOW TREAD MARKERS

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 43,861 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 39,752 miles

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Jun 2014 37,355 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 34,452 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 34,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 31,927 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 29,311 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 29,311 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 27,145 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 25,825 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 21,349 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 17,688 miles

front offside tyre low outer edge 1.6mm centre tread 3mm

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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LM53 AYJ is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LM53 AYJ, 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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What year was LM53 AYJ registered?

LM53 AYJ is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 9 January 2004.

Is LM53 AYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM53 AYJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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