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HT53 LCU

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,373 mi
Last recorded114,373 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 LCU
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 2 Nov 2015 114,373 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

power steering fluid leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 110,229 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front inner tracks has slight play

Pass 7 Sep 2013 106,559 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2012 93,151 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Dec 2011 71,419 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 63,147 miles

Oil leak

all 4 brake disc's corroded and pitted

Pass 2 Mar 2009 43,946 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 22,360 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 17,274 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 LCU is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LCU, 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 LCU registered?

HT53 LCU is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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