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HT03 NVR

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,044 mi
Last recorded104,044 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 NVR
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 104,044 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 100,557 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 100,557 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 94,106 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 94,106 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 83,625 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 78,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 77,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Fail 10 Oct 2012 77,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 11 Oct 2011 72,644 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers & shields

Pass 15 Oct 2010 64,596 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers & shields

Pass 9 Jul 2009 52,317 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 45,675 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres are wearing unevenly

Pass 26 Jun 2007 38,899 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 38,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 31,400 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 NVR is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HT03 NVR, 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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HT03 NVR is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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