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H16 SGH

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,859 mi
Last recorded65,859 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 SGH
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 65,859 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 62,632 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 62,626 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 52,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 44,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

steerin g rack as slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2009 44,664 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

steerin g rack as slight play

Pass 23 Apr 2008 19,630 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 10,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 17 May 2007 10,862 miles

nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 13 May 2006 16,147 miles

Nearside 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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H16 SGH is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H16 SGH, 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 H16 SGH registered?

H16 SGH is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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