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HK03 JYG

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,780 mi
Last recorded101,780 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 101,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

camber on offside rear wheel is more noticable than nearside wheel yet everything seems to be tight and no play in any linkage

washer cover missing off nearside headlamp washer (retracts into bumperthough)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 101,780 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

camber on rear wheels appears to be more severe on drivers side nothing loose or obviously excessively worn advise 4 wheel geometry check

washer cover missing off nearside headlamp washer (retracts into bumperthough)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 96,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 85,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 84,915 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 83,780 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

brakes rusty all round.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 80,501 miles

cut in near side front tyre side wall, cord's NOT exposed

slight free play in both steering arm's

Fail 12 Jan 2010 80,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

cut in near side front tyre side wall, cord's NOT exposed

slight free play in both steering arm's

Pass 3 Apr 2009 73,468 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 62,293 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 50,846 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 37,903 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 JYG is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HK03 JYG, 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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HK03 JYG is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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