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HK54 PTU

2005 Renault Vel Satis

Green Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,824 mi
Last recorded67,824 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Vel Satis73,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 PTU
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 67,824 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 61,961 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 54,557 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2012 54,557 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2011 51,651 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 44,848 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 42,682 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 42,682 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 34,592 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 34,058 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

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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HK54 PTU is a 2005 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 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 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 HK54 PTU, 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 HK54 PTU registered?

HK54 PTU is a 2005 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 4 January 2005.

Is HK54 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK54 PTU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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