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HV53 YKB

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,943 mi
Last recorded99,943 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 YKB
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 99,943 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 99,943 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 89,931 miles

ADVISE FRONT HEADLIGHT WASHER NOT WORKING

ADVISE HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT LINKAGE WORN AND FAULTLY

ADVISE SERIVCE WANING LIGHT ON

ADVISE TYRE PRESSURE WARNING INDICATOR ON

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 89,931 miles

ADVISE FRONT HEADLIGHT WASHER NOT WORKING

ADVISE HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT LINKAGE WORN AND FAULTLY

ADVISE SERIVCE WANING LIGHT ON

ADVISE TYRE PRESSURE WARNING INDICATOR ON

Pass 29 Dec 2011 81,177 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 69,989 miles

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

Front brake disc's slightly worn.

Slight relative movement on both steering arms.

Fail 28 Sep 2010 69,986 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc's slightly worn.

Slight relative movement on both steering arms.

Pass 2 Jan 2009 55,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 41,282 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 41,282 miles

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

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

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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HV53 YKB is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YKB, 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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HV53 YKB is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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