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2003 Renault Vel Satis

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,503 mi
Last recorded33,503 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2010 33,503 miles

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

Front tyres worn on outside edge

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

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

Rear brake discs scored

Fail 2 Sep 2010 33,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front tyres worn on outside edge

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

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

Rear brake discs scored

Pass 18 Jun 2009 28,264 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 28,258 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 15,272 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 HTC is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 HTC, 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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HT53 HTC is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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