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HN03 OUB

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,580 mi
Last recorded178,580 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 OUB
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 178,580 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 164,659 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 164,659 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 150,547 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S/F tyre worn on inside edge

loose clamp on exhaust

tyre pressure system faulty

Fail 6 Feb 2012 150,547 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inside edge

loose clamp on exhaust

tyre pressure system faulty

Pass 1 Feb 2011 134,399 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 134,399 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in nearside front droplink but not excessive

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing but not excessive

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 121,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 121,322 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 110,136 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 110,115 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 97,406 miles

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

front drop links have slight play

Pass 25 Jan 2007 86,008 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 72,663 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 45,088 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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HN03 OUB is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HN03 OUB, 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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HN03 OUB is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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