MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,055 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear numberplate deteriorated
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
rear numberplate deteriorated
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Slight free play n/s steering rack or track rod inner joint.
n/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Renault Vel Satis?
Based on 16,253 MOT tests across 1,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GL53 RMV is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 GL53 RMV, 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 GL53 RMV registered?
GL53 RMV is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 31 December 2003.
Is GL53 RMV safe to buy?
The MOT history for GL53 RMV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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