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HV53 YMU

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

123,428 mi
Last recorded123,428 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 YMU
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 123,428 miles

Brake discs on rear have corrosion

Brake pipe on rear nearside has slight corrosion

Mirror on nearside damaged

Reg plate on rear slight deterioation

Tyre on rear nearside has wear on outer tread

Pass 8 Sep 2017 119,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 115,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 111,323 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front flexible hose slightly twisted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 104,605 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 96,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 13 Sep 2013 96,178 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Sep 2012 85,815 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 76,171 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 76,161 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 66,426 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 58,822 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 46,211 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 33,695 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 22,138 miles

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

corrosion on rear of front discs

n/sf tyre on 2mm

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 YMU is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YMU, 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 YMU registered?

HV53 YMU is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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