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HN55 NLO

2005 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

109,400 mi
Last recorded109,400 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Vel Satis73,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 NLO
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 109,400 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 109,022 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 107,260 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 107,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 102,130 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 102,129 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 101,444 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)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 101,444 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 101,441 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front headlamp converters fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2015 99,086 miles

Headlamp converters fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit, uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 99,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp converters fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit, uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 91,681 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 84,014 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2012 73,623 miles

Front tyres wearing more heavily on outer shoulders.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear tyre 2.5mm outer shoulder.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 64,548 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 55,056 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 55,031 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 43,036 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 43,036 miles

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

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 32,620 miles

nearside rear brake disc marked and corroding

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Fail 18 Nov 2008 32,620 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear brake disc marked and corroding

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

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 NLO is a 2005 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HN55 NLO, 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 NLO is a 2005 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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