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FL03 PXW

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,288 mi
Last recorded110,288 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 PXW
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 110,288 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 99,208 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 98,971 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 87,200 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 10 Sep 2009 77,863 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight knock in steering

Pass 9 Sep 2008 56,349 miles

front exhaust cat cracked around flange and has slight blow

slight movement in both inner rack tie rod ball joints ok yet

Fail 8 Sep 2008 56,349 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust cat cracked around flange and has slight blow

Pass 8 Sep 2007 37,786 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 30,461 miles

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

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

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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FL03 PXW is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FL03 PXW, 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 FL03 PXW registered?

FL03 PXW is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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