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AP53 HKF

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,638 mi
Last recorded41,638 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 HKF
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2009 41,638 miles

front brake pads becomming low

water in n/s/r lamp unit

Pass 26 Nov 2008 36,270 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both inner rack ball joints have very slight play

n/s headlamp filled with condensation but not affecting beam pattern

n/s/r lamp filled with condensation

Pass 10 Dec 2007 31,517 miles

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

engine covers fitted restricting view of testable components

undertray fitted restricting view of testable components

Fail 10 Dec 2007 31,517 miles

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

engine covers fitted restricting view of testable components

undertray fitted restricting view of testable components

Pass 15 Dec 2006 25,456 miles

rear brake pads becomming low

Fail 15 Dec 2006 25,456 miles

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

rear brake pads becomming low

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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AP53 HKF is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Renault Vel Satis models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 70,491 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 AP53 HKF, 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 23 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 AP53 HKF registered?

AP53 HKF is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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The MOT history for AP53 HKF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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