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HT52 VAM

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,924 mi
Last recorded46,924 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT52 VAM
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 46,924 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 43,933 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 43,933 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2008 41,394 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 36,187 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 36,187 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 32,704 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 32,687 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

advise both front brake discs are heavly corroded on the inner face †

near side rear disc in a very poor condition

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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HT52 VAM is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Black with a 2,958cc diesel 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 HT52 VAM, 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 HT52 VAM registered?

HT52 VAM is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 4 February 2003.

Is HT52 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT52 VAM 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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