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YY54 YRF

2005 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

58,938 mi
Last recorded58,938 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Vel Satis73,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 YRF
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 58,938 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

Front discs corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on outer edge

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

both rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 30 Jan 2017 58,936 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Front brake pipes corroded

Front discs corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on outer edge

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

both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2015 56,763 miles

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

Nearside front tyre unevenly worn.

Oil leak.

Oil level low.

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 56,249 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Nearside front tyre unevenly worn.

Oil leak.

Oil level low.

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 50,750 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2013 46,686 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 46,686 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 38,959 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 33,601 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 33,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside tyre side wall perished and wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre side wall perished and wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2010 29,165 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs starting to corrode on inner edges

near side front tyre side wall slight damage

off side rear tyre wearing low

Fail 22 Dec 2010 29,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs starting to corrode on inner edges

near side front tyre side wall slight damage

off side rear tyre wearing low

Fail 8 Dec 2009 22,580 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 22,580 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 19,967 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 19,967 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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 15 Jan 2008 16,215 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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YY54 YRF is a 2005 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YY54 YRF, 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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YY54 YRF is a 2005 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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