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HV03 GFK

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

102,700 mi
Last recorded102,700 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 GFK
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 102,700 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 97,330 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint o/s and n/s (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 91,460 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 85,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 75,148 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 64,360 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 57,852 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 57,852 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 49,975 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 43,042 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 36,433 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 29,759 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 GFK is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 GFK, 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 GFK registered?

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

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The MOT history for HV03 GFK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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