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NL04 YZY

2004 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

132,006 mi
Last recorded132,006 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Renault Vel Satis75,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 YZY
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 132,006 miles

Nearside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 119,400 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 119,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2021 100,408 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 93,872 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 92,338 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 91,343 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 91,342 miles

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 89,586 miles

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 27 Feb 2017 89,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 17 Mar 2016 86,645 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 82,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 79,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 74,859 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 71,965 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 68,229 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 52,582 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 56,598 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 56,598 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 20 Mar 2008 47,537 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 33,216 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 33,216 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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NL04 YZY is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NL04 YZY, 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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NL04 YZY is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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