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HT53 HSG

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,241 mi
Last recorded123,241 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 HSG
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 123,241 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 123,240 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 114,133 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 114,133 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 104,707 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 102,819 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Oct 2008 102,816 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 84,307 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 84,307 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 56,069 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 HSG is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HT53 HSG, 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 HSG registered?

HT53 HSG is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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