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DG03 OHU

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,251 mi
Last recorded52,251 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 OHU
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 52,251 miles

off side mirror repair

Pass 4 Sep 2009 40,236 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 3 Sep 2009 40,236 miles

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Aug 2008 29,856 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 29,856 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 26,564 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DG03 OHU is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG03 OHU, 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 DG03 OHU registered?

DG03 OHU is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is DG03 OHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG03 OHU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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