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HT03 JYW

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,259 mi
Last recorded183,259 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 JYW
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 183,259 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 183,259 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 170,209 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 157,141 miles

advise n/s steering arm inner joint showing signs of fatigue

advise rear tyre treads low

Fail 14 Oct 2010 154,697 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2010 141,124 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 122,594 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 99,362 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 72,479 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 50,068 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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HT03 JYW is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HT03 JYW, 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 HT03 JYW registered?

HT03 JYW is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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