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ML04 YOG

2004 Renault Vel Satis

Green Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,364 mi
Last recorded131,364 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Vel Satis75,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 YOG
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 131,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 131,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 116,320 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged Marked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Marked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on both edges , cracking in tread & worn close to markers

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on both sidewalls , in tread & likely to expose cords soon

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged Marked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn on both edges , cracking in tread & wearing close to markers

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on both sidewalls , in tread & likely to expose cords soon

Fail 7 Jun 2017 116,273 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged Marked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Marked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on both edges , cracking in tread & worn close to markers

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on both sidewalls , in tread & likely to expose cords soon

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged Marked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn on both edges , cracking in tread & wearing close to markers

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on both sidewalls , in tread & likely to expose cords soon

Pass 22 Jun 2016 110,402 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 107,250 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 107,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 102,847 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 68,207 miles

slight play in both lower ball joints not excessive

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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ML04 YOG is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis in Green with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 ML04 YOG, 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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ML04 YOG is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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