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HV53 RRZ

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,702 mi
Last recorded110,702 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 RRZ
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 110,702 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 108,174 miles

o/s/r suspension arm corroding

Pass 8 Feb 2018 103,476 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 99,078 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 97,343 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 91,209 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 83,834 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 83,834 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 77,095 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevanly !!

offside front anti roll bar top boot insecure !!

Pass 25 Aug 2011 65,788 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 54,566 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 48,120 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 48,120 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 42,619 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 35,115 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 35,115 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 27,876 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 27,874 miles

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.

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 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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HV53 RRZ is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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