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LV03 OFS

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,725 mi
Last recorded119,725 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 OFS
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 119,725 miles

Nearside Rear Shocker shroud insecure

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 119,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shocker shroud insecure

Nearside Rear 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 17 Mar 2016 115,441 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 113,389 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 111,677 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 106,773 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 104,719 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 101,811 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 97,741 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 92,068 miles

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 13 Mar 2008 80,182 miles

Advise nearside inner streeing rack joint has wear

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)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 80,182 miles

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

Advise nearside inner streeing rack joint has wear

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 27 Mar 2007 67,504 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 67,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 50,605 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 50,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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LV03 OFS is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LV03 OFS, 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 LV03 OFS registered?

LV03 OFS is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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The MOT history for LV03 OFS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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