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HV03 CUC

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,173 mi
Last recorded106,173 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 106,173 miles

front / rear discs worn

Pass 4 Oct 2012 105,090 miles

Front brake discs lipped / worn

Pass 27 Jul 2011 91,698 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 91,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

slight lift in stearing rack n/s o/s

Pass 14 Jul 2010 88,408 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 88,402 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 88,183 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear light lense damaged/holed slightly

rear discs slightly pitted/worn

Pass 12 Aug 2009 79,241 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 65,960 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 49,823 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight wear in front anti roll bar links

slight wear in nearside steering arm

Pass 24 May 2006 38,709 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 38,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 CUC is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV03 CUC, 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 CUC registered?

HV03 CUC is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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