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HK03 YDR

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,688 mi
Last recorded73,688 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 YDR
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 73,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2019 73,607 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2018 68,013 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 68,013 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 59,044 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 47,716 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 37,372 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 31,413 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 31,412 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 19,229 miles

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

offside front tyre sidewall perished

Fail 10 Jul 2013 19,227 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

offside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 31 Jul 2012 17,665 miles

o/s/f tyre perishing

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 27 Jul 2011 15,728 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 14,682 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 12,871 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 10,951 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 7,392 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 7,392 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 4,573 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 4,573 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside 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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HK03 YDR is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YDR, 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 YDR registered?

HK03 YDR is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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