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LR53 FFK

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,936 mi
Last recorded136,936 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 FFK
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 136,936 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 136,936 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 130,353 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 127,115 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 115,270 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 105,883 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 105,883 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 83,905 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 83,905 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 56,587 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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LR53 FFK is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LR53 FFK, 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 LR53 FFK registered?

LR53 FFK is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 25 October 2003.

Is LR53 FFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 FFK shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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