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HT53 JWC

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,679 mi
Last recorded121,679 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 JWC
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 121,679 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

weld repair to cat

Pass 28 Feb 2014 114,309 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 110,494 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 110,493 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 105,607 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 100,681 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Hazard Switch Sticking Occasionally

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play In N/S & O/S/F Steering Arms Near Limits

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 92,210 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/s wiper deteriorating .

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 83,759 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 83,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 74,841 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 53,948 miles

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

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

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 JWC is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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