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HY53 TGV

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,712 mi
Last recorded102,712 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 TGV
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 102,712 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

n/s/rear tyre has cuts to sidewall but not to cords

slight play o/s steering rack end

Pass 3 Mar 2009 93,191 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 93,191 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 90,211 miles

OFFSIDE + NEARSIDE STEERING RACK END KNUCKLE JOINTS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 13 Sep 2007 73,927 miles

HAD ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO FRONT + REAR SUSPENION BEEN REPAIRED

Fail 13 Sep 2007 73,927 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 73,577 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering rack ends.

Pass 8 Sep 2006 58,426 miles

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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HY53 TGV is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HY53 TGV, 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 HY53 TGV registered?

HY53 TGV is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is HY53 TGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY53 TGV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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