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K666 JSM

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,996 mi
Last recorded138,996 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK666 JSM
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 138,996 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 138,829 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 138,829 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 135,131 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 128,981 miles

both front tyres starting to get low on tread (3-4mm)

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread (3mm)

rear brake discs getting rusty

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar droplink

suspension components getting rusty

Fail 9 Mar 2017 128,979 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres starting to get low on tread (3-4mm)

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread (3mm)

rear brake discs getting rusty

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar droplink

suspension components getting rusty

Pass 5 Jan 2016 121,879 miles

front brake discs rusting on inside faces

front to rear brake pipe starting to rust

Pass 8 Dec 2014 115,889 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 105,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

various small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 4 Oct 2012 88,602 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 88,602 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 88,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack arm inner balljoints both sides

Pass 26 Nov 2009 80,923 miles

Front bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four tyre treads cracking STRONGLY recommend replacing ASAP

cut in n/s/f tyre but does not exceed requirements

n/s/r & o/s/f tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

play in steering rack

small cut in o/s/r tyre inner sidewall

unable to fully inspect under bonnet due to plastic covers fitted

unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2008 73,343 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 73,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 63,437 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 63,437 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 42,648 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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K666 JSM is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 K666 JSM, 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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K666 JSM is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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