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HN03 RZD

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,388 mi
Last recorded151,388 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 RZD
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 151,388 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

parking brake has just passed

rear anti roll bar D bushes has slight play

Fail 30 Aug 2016 151,368 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 151,354 miles

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.6a)

Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 146,447 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 146,435 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 145,736 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

slight brake bind offside rear

Fail 30 Aug 2013 145,736 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 31 Aug 2012 140,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 138,681 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 138,680 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 133,421 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 114,263 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 114,263 miles

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

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

rear tyres to be rechecked in 2000 miles.

seek main dealer advice on all round suspention checke .

Pass 4 Mar 2008 91,423 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 61,873 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 61,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

boot should be accessible

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 RZD is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RZD, 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 RZD is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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