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GL52 OYE

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,733 mi
Last recorded125,733 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 OYE
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 125,733 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Aug 2014 125,733 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Aug 2013 104,605 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)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 104,031 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)

nearside rear inner side light not working

Pass 2 Mar 2011 104,015 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on the outter edge

Pass 8 Mar 2010 103,677 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

slight play in n/s/f streeing rack arm

Pass 12 Mar 2009 98,484 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2007 93,854 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 90,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 80,876 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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GL52 OYE is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL52 OYE, 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 GL52 OYE registered?

GL52 OYE is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is GL52 OYE safe to buy?

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