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HV03 EGE

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,788 mi
Last recorded55,788 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 EGE
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 55,788 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 May 2011 55,788 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 37,751 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 37,751 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 28,228 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 20,243 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 13,188 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 7,411 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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HV03 EGE is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 EGE, 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 EGE registered?

HV03 EGE is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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