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LX53 YSH

2006 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

139,668 mi
Last recorded139,668 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Renault Vel Satis87,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 YSH
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 139,668 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 139,668 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245 45 R18 100W XL Falken (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245 45 R18 100W XL Continental (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 136,183 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 136,181 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed on side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 132,780 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 132,755 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 128,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Oct 2014 128,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 123,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox mounting defective

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust brackets corroded

offside mirror damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2013 123,935 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox mounting defective

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust brackets corroded

offside mirror damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2012 120,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear of exhaust has one of three clamps broken

Pass 13 Oct 2011 117,415 miles

Off side front door check strap is notchy and noisey

Fail 12 Oct 2011 117,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Off side front door check strap is notchy and noisey

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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LX53 YSH is a 2006 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LX53 YSH, 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 LX53 YSH registered?

LX53 YSH is a 2006 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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