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HV03 CEK

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,750 mi
Last recorded77,750 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 CEK
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 77,750 miles

passenger wiper splitting

Fail 20 Aug 2011 77,404 miles

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

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

Passanger wiper blade split

Pass 23 Aug 2010 66,211 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 66,075 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 54,642 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 43,031 miles

slight play in steering rack ball joints

Pass 17 Apr 2007 38,538 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Apr 2006 28,941 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 28,835 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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HV03 CEK is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 HV03 CEK, 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 HV03 CEK registered?

HV03 CEK is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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The MOT history for HV03 CEK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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