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LT55 ZBG

2005 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,720 mi
Last recorded85,720 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Vel Satis73,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 ZBG
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 85,720 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge and perishing / cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

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

rear anti roll bar has mover across axle to nearside and catches wheel when jacked up

Fail 11 May 2017 85,720 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge and perishing / cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

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

rear anti roll bar has mover across axle to nearside and catches wheel when jacked up

Pass 29 Feb 2016 77,649 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 70,536 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 64,057 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 64,057 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 52,343 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 52,342 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 46,300 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 46,300 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 40,970 miles

both nsr and osr antiroll bar bushes getting weak

visual inspection front brake pads arund 70-80% worn

Pass 1 Oct 2009 33,850 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 33,850 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 25,708 miles

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

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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LT55 ZBG is a 2005 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LT55 ZBG, 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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LT55 ZBG is a 2005 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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