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HN03 RRY

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,840 mi
Last recorded112,840 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 RRY
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 112,840 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 112,827 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

all tyre pressures are low

Pass 8 Nov 2012 109,889 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 109,888 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre pressure slightly low

Pass 3 Sep 2011 103,440 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 103,440 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 99,499 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 87,412 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play on n/s rack ball end

Fail 1 Sep 2009 87,403 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play on n/s rack ball end

Pass 7 Oct 2008 83,498 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 83,498 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 77,006 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 77,006 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 54,950 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 RRY is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 RRY, 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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HN03 RRY is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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