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HN53 USP

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,082 mi
Last recorded135,082 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 USP
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 135,082 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2011 135,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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 2 Mar 2010 120,139 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 102,419 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 75,609 miles

slight play to s/rack inner joint n/s

Pass 17 Oct 2006 60,913 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 USP is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 USP, 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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HN53 USP is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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