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HV03 YGG

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Red Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,809 mi
Last recorded65,809 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 YGG
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 65,809 miles

front discs slight pitting

front reg plate damaged

n/s/f rack end slight play

n/s/f very slight miss shape inner and outer sidewall of tyre

rear discs pitting

Fail 25 Jun 2012 65,801 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs slight pitting

front reg plate damaged

n/s/f rack end slight play

n/s/f very slight miss shape inner and outer sidewall of tyre

rear discs pitting

Pass 15 Jun 2011 58,673 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 52,984 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 47,603 miles

Both rear tyres are worn out on outer edges, but the outer tread was not cut as deep as the tread containing the wear indicators from new

Nearside Front rack arm has slight play

Offside Front rack arm has slight play

Pass 22 Aug 2008 42,780 miles

Both rear tyres 2mm on outer edge

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

Play in both steering rack arms

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2007 36,516 miles

Slioght play in both rack arms

Pass 16 Aug 2006 28,404 miles

Front pads getting low

Nearside rear tyre 3mm on outer edge

Offside rear tyre 2mm on outer edge

Rear wiper split

Service reminder flashing

Pass 24 Feb 2006 24,200 miles

Front pads starting to get low.

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 YGG is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Red with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YGG, 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 YGG is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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The MOT history for HV03 YGG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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