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CP55 XAL

2005 Renault Vel Satis

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

193,649 mi
Last recorded193,649 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Vel Satis73,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 XAL
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 193,649 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 167,408 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 161,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 159,581 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 154,861 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 154,861 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 150,651 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring testable engine components

Pass 27 Apr 2017 141,356 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 126,032 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 126,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 113,736 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f play in steering

Pass 23 Sep 2014 96,493 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 96,493 miles

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

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

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 15 Apr 2014 87,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 68,196 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 48,329 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 40,736 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 19,946 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 17,799 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 12,956 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 12,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CP55 XAL is a 2005 Renault Vel Satis in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Renault Vel Satis models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 73,225 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 CP55 XAL, 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 21 years old, this Renault Vel Satis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CP55 XAL is a 2005 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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