MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,702 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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o/s/r suspension arm corroding
o/s/r suspension arm corroding
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
slight play in steering rack
o/s/f tyre close to limit
n/s/f tyre going bald outer edge + close to limit
n/s/r shocker leaking
n/s/r tyre wearing on edges
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
covers fitted to underside of vehicle
front to rear brake pipe corroding
n/s/r + o/s/f tyres wearing on edges
o/s/r brake disc corroding
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
play in n/s/f ball joint on limit
play in o/s track rod end on limit
rear brake pads look thin
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r tyre wearing on edges
rear brake discs corroding
slight play in o/s steering rack
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
headlight washers working but staying out
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both rear tyres wearing unevanly !!
offside front anti roll bar top boot insecure !!
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Renault Vel Satis?
Based on 16,253 MOT tests across 1,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HV53 RRZ is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 RRZ, 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 RRZ registered?
HV53 RRZ is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 4 September 2003.
Is HV53 RRZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for HV53 RRZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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