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HN55 EVV

2005 Renault Vel Satis

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,873 mi
Last recorded65,873 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Vel Satis73,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 EVV
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 65,873 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 62,322 miles

Engine covers and trays

Fail 13 Sep 2018 62,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine covers and trays

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 59,336 miles

horn not working all the time

roll bar drop link rubber boot is cracking

tyres have cuts

Pass 11 Nov 2016 56,348 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 56,348 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 52,788 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both nearside & offside front suspension arms with play at rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 48,542 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 44,487 miles

nearside steering arm joint worn

Fail 2 Nov 2012 41,146 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 41,146 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 37,283 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 32,128 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2009 26,488 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2009 26,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 20,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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HN55 EVV is a 2005 Renault Vel Satis in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HN55 EVV, 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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HN55 EVV is a 2005 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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