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HV53 FFE

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,215 mi
Last recorded107,215 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 FFE
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 107,215 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 89,459 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 58,500 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 48,994 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 40,588 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 32,797 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 32,797 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Oil leak

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 FFE is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HV53 FFE, 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 HV53 FFE registered?

HV53 FFE is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is HV53 FFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV53 FFE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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