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HV06 VJL

2006 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,026 mi
Last recorded138,026 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 2006 Renault Vel Satis87,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 VJL
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 138,026 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 138,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 123,376 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 104,318 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fan belt

slight play both steering rack ends

Pass 19 Mar 2009 73,697 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 VJL is a 2006 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VJL, 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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What year was HV06 VJL registered?

HV06 VJL is a 2006 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 20 March 2006.

Is HV06 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV06 VJL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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