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MC03 RYV

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

155,368 mi
Last recorded155,368 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC03 RYV
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 155,368 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 155,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2017 148,396 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 134,589 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front shock absorbers damp

fuel cap seal slow to close

Fail 13 Jun 2016 134,574 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front shock absorbers damp

fuel cap seal slow to close

Pass 12 Jun 2015 123,631 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 116,546 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 3 Jun 2014 116,546 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Jun 2013 106,839 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Sep 2012 97,895 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 83,500 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 60,894 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)

Rear brake disks slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2009 44,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 34,975 miles

rwar discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Jan 2008 33,012 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all discs corroding-pads getting low in places

play in steering rack

Pass 17 Jan 2007 28,252 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

discs slightly corroded

play in rack o/s

suspect rear inner pads getting low

Pass 12 Jan 2006 22,972 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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MC03 RYV is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MC03 RYV, 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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MC03 RYV is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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