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HN03 CUU

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,399 mi
Last recorded66,399 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 CUU
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 66,399 miles

Nearside Front off side front inner rack joints slight play

Pass 19 May 2016 65,259 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 65,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2012 53,504 miles

all tyres worn close on limit

discs corroded inner face

nsr seat belt not inspected due to child seat

play at rack / play at front wheels

Fail 9 Apr 2012 53,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all tyres worn close on limit

discs corroded inner face

nsr seat belt not inspected due to child seat

play at rack / play at front wheels

Pass 8 Apr 2011 37,848 miles

both front inner brake discs slightly corroded

both rear inner brake discs pitted

Pass 8 Apr 2010 23,414 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 23,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres worn

Pass 6 Apr 2009 17,421 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 12,596 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 9,841 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 CUU is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HN03 CUU, 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 CUU registered?

HN03 CUU is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is HN03 CUU safe to buy?

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