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HN55 NMK

2005 Renault Vel Satis

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,988 mi
Last recorded133,988 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Vel Satis73,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 133,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 7 Dec 2013 124,591 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 116,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2011 98,428 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 79,663 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 79,663 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 57,921 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 36,194 miles

Crack in N/S/F foglight

O/S/R indicator bulb fadded slightly

Very slight play in O/S + N/S front steering arms

Fail 18 Nov 2008 36,194 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Crack in N/S/F foglight

O/S/R indicator bulb fadded slightly

Very slight play in O/S + N/S front steering arms

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 NMK is a 2005 Renault Vel Satis in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NMK, 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 HN55 NMK registered?

HN55 NMK is a 2005 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is HN55 NMK safe to buy?

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