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HV03 PKE

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,140 mi
Last recorded67,140 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 PKE
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 67,140 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 44,390 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 43,823 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wiper blades are poor

rear blade is split wiper

Pass 26 Aug 2011 41,401 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 38,167 miles

front brake discs are slightly corroded on the inside edge

rear brake discs are both in poor condition

slight play in offside of steering eack

Fail 23 Aug 2010 38,145 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

front brake discs are slightly corroded on the inside edge

rear brake discs are both in poor condition

slight play in offside of steering eack

Pass 3 Aug 2009 32,967 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 29,339 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 25,101 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 20,418 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 PKE is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PKE, 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 PKE is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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