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HK03 JYC

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

126,583 mi
Last recorded126,583 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 JYC
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 126,583 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 116,392 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 103,301 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 87,929 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 79,587 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 79,587 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 20 Jun 2008 71,381 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 61,231 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

condensation in nearside front headlamp unit

Pass 17 Jul 2006 46,756 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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HK03 JYC is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel 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 HK03 JYC, 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 HK03 JYC registered?

HK03 JYC is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is HK03 JYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK03 JYC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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