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HN53 URR

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

60,019 mi
Last recorded60,019 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 URR
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 60,019 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 57,913 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Dec 2020 57,913 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jan 2020 55,232 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play x2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 55,232 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play x2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 46,097 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 45,314 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 44,074 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 42,588 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 40,865 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 40,865 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 39,297 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 39,297 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 36,678 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 34,654 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 34,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 30,294 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 30,294 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 24,688 miles

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 24,688 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 18,893 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 18,893 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 12,307 miles

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)

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 URR is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HN53 URR, 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 URR registered?

HN53 URR is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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