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HV03 PJY

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,964 mi
Last recorded83,964 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 PJY
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 83,964 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heat shield lose but not likely to fall

head light washer inop

Fail 29 Nov 2018 83,871 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heat shield lose but not likely to fall

head light washer inop

Pass 28 Nov 2017 80,142 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Nov 2017 80,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 77,748 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust heat shield lose

front discs corroded on inner face outer edge both sides

Fail 28 Nov 2016 77,748 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust heat shield lose

front discs corroded on inner face outer edge both sides

Pass 30 Nov 2015 75,618 miles

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

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

slight play in both inner rack ends

Pass 28 Nov 2014 73,156 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 70,467 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 65,681 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 53,640 miles

nearside rear tyre has light cracking in treads

Fail 2 Dec 2011 53,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre has light cracking in treads

Pass 19 Nov 2010 46,609 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 40,176 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 34,603 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 28,238 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 28,238 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 22,717 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 16,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 PJY is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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