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HT53 FCM

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,115 mi
Last recorded90,115 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 FCM
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 90,115 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 90,114 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 86,003 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 78,270 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 66,840 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 66,840 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 4 Dec 2008 52,644 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 38,856 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 22,620 miles

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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HT53 FCM is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HT53 FCM, 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 HT53 FCM registered?

HT53 FCM is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is HT53 FCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT53 FCM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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