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HN53 YEF

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,666 mi
Last recorded64,666 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 YEF
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 64,666 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear exhaust mounting rubbers perrished

nearside mirror loose

plastic undertray fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Apr 2009 56,060 miles

Engine management light is on

Slight crack in corner number plate

near side rear tyre warn on outer edge

very slight movement in top suspension mounts

very slight play in steering rack

Fail 30 Mar 2009 55,911 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine management light is on

Slight crack in corner number plate

near side rear tyre warn on outer edge

very slight movement in top suspension mounts

very slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 Mar 2008 46,467 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 46,442 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 36,100 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 36,100 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 35,950 miles

NSrear tyre worn on edge

play NS steering rack

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 YEF is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 HN53 YEF, 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 YEF registered?

HN53 YEF is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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The MOT history for HN53 YEF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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