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HD53 CYX

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,182 mi
Last recorded89,182 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 CYX
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2010 89,182 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 89,182 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 78,109 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 60,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 48,246 miles

offside park mechenism slow to retract and binding slightly

Pass 10 Nov 2006 34,614 miles

both o/s front & rear tyre treads worn low on outer edges. 225/55,17 v.

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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HD53 CYX 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 83.3%.

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 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 HD53 CYX, 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 HD53 CYX registered?

HD53 CYX is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is HD53 CYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD53 CYX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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