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WG55 GLZ

2005 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,067 mi
Last recorded121,067 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Vel Satis73,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 GLZ
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2016 121,067 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 117,679 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 110,174 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 101,353 miles

body damage to o/s/r bumper (no sharp object)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 89,750 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 77,059 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front inner brake pads wearing

nearside door mirror body and glass secure but surround damaged

offside front tyre outer sidewall cut (no cords)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 65,355 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 50,278 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,203 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)

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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WG55 GLZ is a 2005 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WG55 GLZ, 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 WG55 GLZ registered?

WG55 GLZ is a 2005 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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