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HF03 YNC

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,539 mi
Last recorded60,539 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 YNC
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 60,539 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 60,539 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyre wearing on outer edges

some deterioration front disc inner surfaces

Pass 8 Mar 2012 54,507 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 50,086 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 46,396 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 42,414 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres old+spliting all over

Pass 21 Feb 2008 37,951 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 32,630 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 27,594 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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HF03 YNC is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HF03 YNC, 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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HF03 YNC is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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