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YY53 ZKJ

2004 Renault Vel Satis

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,145 mi
Last recorded65,145 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 2004 Renault Vel Satis75,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 ZKJ
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 65,145 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)

both front brake discs corroding

Pass 6 Jan 2010 58,669 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

gearbox/differental type noise noted

Pass 10 Jan 2009 51,529 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in end of nearside track rod (inner)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 43,570 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 43,567 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 31,056 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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YY53 ZKJ is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YY53 ZKJ, 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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YY53 ZKJ is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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