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HK55 WND

2006 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,910 mi
Last recorded146,910 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Renault Vel Satis87,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 WND
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 146,910 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four tyres worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 121,507 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 105,945 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 83,280 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 54,936 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 47,389 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 47,389 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 38,921 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 32,912 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 32,852 miles

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

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

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

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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HK55 WND is a 2006 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Renault Vel Satis models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 87,800 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 HK55 WND, 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 20 years old, this Renault Vel Satis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK55 WND registered?

HK55 WND is a 2006 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 17 January 2006.

Is HK55 WND safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK55 WND shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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