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EY55 JXA

2005 Renault Vel Satis

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,381 mi
Last recorded150,381 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Vel Satis73,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 JXA
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 150,381 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2016 137,610 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn uneven across the tread

Pass 19 Dec 2014 123,250 miles

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

offside rear tyre is wearing uneven on tread

Pass 9 Jan 2014 101,163 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 83,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 67,225 miles

offside rear handbrake performance lower than nearside

Fail 9 Jan 2012 67,225 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 47,735 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 38,677 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 38,677 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 28,637 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 28,633 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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EY55 JXA is a 2005 Renault Vel Satis in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EY55 JXA, 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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EY55 JXA is a 2005 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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