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AF53 YPH

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,890 mi
Last recorded155,890 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 YPH
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 155,890 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 155,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 147,298 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 144,212 miles

all tyres getting low

front pads close to limit

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 1 Nov 2008 144,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres getting low

front pads close to limit

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

slight play in rack

Pass 18 Oct 2007 131,799 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 116,903 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 116,903 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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AF53 YPH is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AF53 YPH, 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 AF53 YPH registered?

AF53 YPH is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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