MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,009 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
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
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)
How Reliable is the Renault Vel Satis?
Based on 16,253 MOT tests across 1,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is HN03 CTY safe to buy?
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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