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AJ53 RRV

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,618 mi
Last recorded101,618 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 RRV
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 101,618 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 101,577 miles

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 May 2010 100,450 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 90,945 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 87,631 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 80,255 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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AJ53 RRV is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ53 RRV, 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 AJ53 RRV registered?

AJ53 RRV is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is AJ53 RRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ53 RRV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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