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DA53 RLO

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,906 mi
Last recorded88,906 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 RLO
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 88,906 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle in bracket (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top corroded aswell (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and corroded at top (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 87,744 miles

Rear both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2017 83,389 miles

front tyres on limit

Pass 14 Nov 2016 79,945 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 77,422 miles

play in both front inner tie rods

Pass 7 Nov 2014 75,768 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 73,449 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 70,842 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 67,688 miles

slight play too both front steering rack arms

engine oil low

nearside front tyre outer sidewall marked

offside door mirror secured with tape

tyre monitor fault on dash display

Pass 18 Nov 2010 64,211 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 61,178 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 61,178 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 58,153 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 54,897 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 54,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 50,867 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre tread getting low

offside tyre tread getting low on outer edge

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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DA53 RLO is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 DA53 RLO, 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 DA53 RLO registered?

DA53 RLO is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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