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HV03 LXC

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,791 mi
Last recorded90,791 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 LXC
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2021 90,791 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 89,385 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 85,059 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 80,458 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 80,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 15 May 2012 80,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2012 80,455 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 74,040 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 74,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 65,929 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 57,161 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 49,376 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 41,817 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 34,873 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 LXC is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LXC, 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 LXC registered?

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

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