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HN03 CTY

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,009 mi
Last recorded85,009 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 CTY
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2009 85,009 miles

play in ball joints track rod end & steering-unable to read vin on dash slight smoke exhaust- nail n/s/f tyre stain on calipers no sign leak advise brake check pads slight worn

slight noise cv joint all tyres worn close to limits parts tread not as deep-

slight play ball joints track rods wishbone bushes rear suspension bush & steering-

unable to fully check pads & discs

Fail 12 May 2009 85,009 miles

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

play in ball joints track rod end & steering-unable to read vin on dash slight smoke exhaust- nail n/s/f tyre stain on calipers no sign leak advise brake check pads slight worn

slight noise cv joint all tyres worn close to limits parts tread not as deep-

slight play ball joints track rods wishbone bushes rear suspension bush & steering-

unable to fully check pads & discs

Pass 9 Jun 2008 74,222 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2008 74,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2007 63,230 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 63,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 43,818 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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HN03 CTY is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HN03 CTY, 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 HN03 CTY registered?

HN03 CTY is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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The MOT history for HN03 CTY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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