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HN03 RTV

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,892 mi
Last recorded100,892 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 RTV
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 100,892 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 100,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2011 85,066 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 May 2011 85,066 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2010 70,793 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 70,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 58,466 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 58,465 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 44,691 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 24,584 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 18,348 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 18,338 miles

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

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 RTV is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RTV, 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 RTV is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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