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HV06 DXY

2006 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,291 mi
Last recorded134,291 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Renault Vel Satis87,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 DXY
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 134,291 miles

All 4 brake discs deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 134,291 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 133,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And castellated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2020 133,207 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 133,206 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 133,174 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 133,174 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slight cuts to outer wall

Pass 22 Mar 2017 127,657 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2017 127,657 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2016 118,932 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 118,932 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 111,853 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 106,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 101,307 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 101,307 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 87,801 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 74,482 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 74,482 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 60,714 miles

o/s/f n/s/f tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 44,960 miles

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 DXY is a 2006 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 HV06 DXY, 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.

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

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