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WJ54 SXR

2004 Renault Vel Satis

Green Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,320 mi
Last recorded106,320 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Renault Vel Satis75,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 SXR
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 106,320 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

timing belt??

Fail 14 Nov 2013 106,320 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

timing belt??

Pass 30 Nov 2012 96,013 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 85,658 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 85,658 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 72,352 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 60,792 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 60,792 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 49,014 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 38,018 miles

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

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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WJ54 SXR is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis in Green with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WJ54 SXR, 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 WJ54 SXR registered?

WJ54 SXR is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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