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HV53 YPE

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,532 mi
Last recorded175,532 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 YPE
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 175,532 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 161,926 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Oct 2012 149,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight fluid leak from power steering rack

Pass 25 Oct 2011 138,969 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 138,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 128,691 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 128,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2009 118,104 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 118,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 108,734 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 99,201 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 82,892 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YPE is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YPE, 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 YPE registered?

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

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