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MC53 EDP

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,398 mi
Last recorded100,398 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 EDP
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 May 2012 100,398 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 100,307 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 96,582 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 94,252 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 82,982 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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MC53 EDP is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MC53 EDP, 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 MC53 EDP registered?

MC53 EDP is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is MC53 EDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC53 EDP shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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