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HN53 UPP

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,087 mi
Last recorded84,087 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 UPP
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 84,087 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 84,087 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 82,387 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 77,894 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 64,629 miles

offside front spot lamp lens cracked.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 47,720 miles

offside front spotlamp lens cracked.

rear wiper blade deteriated.

Fail 3 Sep 2008 47,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front spotlamp lens cracked.

rear wiper blade deteriated.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 33,284 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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HN53 UPP is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HN53 UPP, 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 HN53 UPP registered?

HN53 UPP is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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