MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,443 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245,45,r18,100w mitchelin (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside , offside (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and deteriorating. (4.1.E.1)
TPMS lamp illuminated
service lamp on.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
How Reliable is the Renault Vel Satis?
Based on 16,253 MOT tests across 1,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HV53 LFU is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 HV53 LFU, 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 LFU registered?
HV53 LFU is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 24 November 2003.
Is HV53 LFU safe to buy?
The MOT history for HV53 LFU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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