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GY03 PHK

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Red Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,487 mi
Last recorded97,487 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 PHK
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2015 97,487 miles

items removed from drivers view prior to inspection

nearside mirror insecure (MOT requirements met at time of test)

offside front tyre is worn close to legal limit and badly worn on shoulders

oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2014 88,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 77,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front to rear brake pipe corroded can not check pipe properly due to clips

Fail 21 Dec 2013 77,889 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front to rear brake pipe corroded can not check pipe properly due to clips

Pass 3 Jan 2013 68,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 63,069 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 52,340 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 49,115 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 45,388 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 37,773 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)

play in n/s and o/s/f steering rack ends

Pass 23 Mar 2006 22,002 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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GY03 PHK is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Red with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GY03 PHK, 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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GY03 PHK is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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