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HV06 DVW

2006 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,790 mi
Last recorded114,790 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Renault Vel Satis87,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 DVW
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 114,790 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 108,218 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 100,847 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 90,522 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 81,907 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 73,623 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 73,626 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 55,012 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front pads 60% worn

Pass 23 Feb 2009 38,895 miles

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

Offside Front 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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HV06 DVW is a 2006 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HV06 DVW, 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 HV06 DVW registered?

HV06 DVW is a 2006 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is HV06 DVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV06 DVW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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