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LR04 ZSG

2004 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,077 mi
Last recorded124,077 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Vel Satis75,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 ZSG
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 124,077 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s rear inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s front 2000 miles n/s/r 1000 miles (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs corroded

o/s/r brake disc corroded advise replacement

Fail 21 Oct 2016 124,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s rear inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s front 2000 miles n/s/r 1000 miles (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs corroded

o/s/r brake disc corroded advise replacement

Pass 24 Aug 2015 117,383 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 111,978 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 111,978 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 104,016 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 104,000 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2012 97,213 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 88,683 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 24 Jun 2011 88,681 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2010 74,921 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 65,921 miles

front tyres worn low. rear tyres slight wear

Pass 21 May 2008 54,024 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 54,014 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 45,543 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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LR04 ZSG is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR04 ZSG, 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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LR04 ZSG is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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