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GY05 FZW

2005 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,445 mi
Last recorded105,445 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Vel Satis73,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 FZW
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 105,445 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 97,372 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2011 97,372 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 80,865 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

dash coming up with sensor fault

Fail 27 Apr 2010 80,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

dash coming up with sensor fault

Pass 27 Mar 2009 60,987 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 46,310 miles

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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GY05 FZW is a 2005 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GY05 FZW, 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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What year was GY05 FZW registered?

GY05 FZW is a 2005 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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