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HN53 UUB

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,009 mi
Last recorded120,009 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 UUB
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 120,009 miles

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

oil leak

steering rack inner joints

Fail 4 Sep 2015 120,009 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil leak

steering rack inner joints

Pass 3 Sep 2014 113,894 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 105,429 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 93,192 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 83,671 miles

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 13 Sep 2010 83,670 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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 9 Sep 2009 65,409 miles

sligth play in steering rack

Pass 25 Oct 2008 58,396 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 50,025 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 39,423 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 UUB is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UUB, 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 UUB registered?

HN53 UUB is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is HN53 UUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN53 UUB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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