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B20 GEB

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,268 mi
Last recorded35,268 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 GEB
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 35,268 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 34,756 miles

n/s/f tyre deteriorating

steering rack/inner joints worn

Fail 17 Sep 2018 34,756 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

n/s/f tyre deteriorating

steering rack/inner joints worn

Pass 11 Sep 2017 34,265 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 34,265 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 33,340 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 31,950 miles

rear brakes worn

rear tyres worn

Pass 29 Sep 2014 30,667 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 28,878 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads worn to limit

Pass 1 Oct 2012 26,666 miles

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

brakes worn

Fail 1 Oct 2012 26,666 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brakes worn

Pass 26 Sep 2011 24,145 miles

front tyres near limit

Fail 26 Sep 2011 24,145 miles

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

front tyres near limit

Pass 29 Sep 2010 21,753 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 21,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 20,120 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 17,058 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 17,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 14,241 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 12,236 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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B20 GEB is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B20 GEB, 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 B20 GEB registered?

B20 GEB is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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