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HV03 EBG

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,326 mi
Last recorded116,326 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 EBG
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 116,326 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 69,607 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 69,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 57,149 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 46,241 miles

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

Offside Front 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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HV03 EBG is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EBG, 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 EBG registered?

HV03 EBG is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is HV03 EBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV03 EBG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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