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GJ53 OYU

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,190 mi
Last recorded105,190 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 OYU
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 105,190 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 105,160 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 105,159 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 98,684 miles

Both front wheels buckled & tyres getting low, both rear wheels slightly buckled

Pass 8 Sep 2010 91,580 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 78,928 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 78,928 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 64,704 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 49,412 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 38,762 miles

Near-side and off-side rear tyres slightly worn.

Near-side front tyre only just legal at time of test.

Fail 12 Aug 2006 38,762 miles

Near-side and off-side rear tyres slightly worn.

Near-side front tyre only just legal at time of test.

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GJ53 OYU is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GJ53 OYU, 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 GJ53 OYU registered?

GJ53 OYU is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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