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LK05 RYG

2005 Renault Vel Satis

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,709 mi
Last recorded126,709 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Vel Satis73,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 RYG
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 126,709 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 116,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear section corroding but not leaking gases

n/s/f tyre has hole in outer tread section and is badly worn to outer edge also has rubber deterioration (cracking radially)

o/s/f tyre has a nail in outer tread section and is starting to wear towards the outside

Pass 11 Apr 2014 109,400 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 98,878 miles

osf and nsf tyres have cracks in thread

Fail 16 Apr 2013 98,877 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nsr tyre worn on outer edge

osf and nsf tyres have cracks in thread

Pass 18 Apr 2012 86,531 miles

nearside front headlight level sensor linkage missing

Fail 17 Apr 2012 86,531 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs rusty and pads low

nearside front headlight level sensor linkage missing

Pass 28 Apr 2011 77,466 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 63,305 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 46,786 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 46,786 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2008 26,197 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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LK05 RYG is a 2005 Renault Vel Satis in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LK05 RYG, 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 LK05 RYG registered?

LK05 RYG is a 2005 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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