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HT53 HWA

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,463 mi
Last recorded45,463 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2009
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 HWA
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2009 45,463 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake discs wearing,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges,slight play in both front link rod bushes

oil leaks

Fail 29 Oct 2009 45,392 miles

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

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

brake discs wearing,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges,slight play in both front link rod bushes

oil leaks

Pass 17 Nov 2008 36,944 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 30,197 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 21,215 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 21,209 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all tyres sidewalls and tread splitting

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 HWA is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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