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HV53 EAA

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,736 mi
Last recorded96,736 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 EAA
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 96,736 miles

both rear tyres worn around outer edges

Fail 6 Oct 2009 96,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

both rear tyres worn around outer edges

Pass 13 Oct 2008 82,303 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play steering rack

Pass 28 Aug 2007 63,718 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 63,716 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 48,380 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 48,380 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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HV53 EAA is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HV53 EAA, 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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HV53 EAA is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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