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MP03 GNU

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,782 mi
Last recorded109,782 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 GNU
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 109,782 miles

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

parking brake efficiency only just met, requires adjustment or repair

Fail 1 Oct 2016 109,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

parking brake efficiency only just met, requires adjustment or repair

Pass 26 Mar 2015 106,646 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 101,459 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 101,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 99,559 miles

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

slight play in rear anti-roll bar links

slight play in track rods

Pass 18 Apr 2012 92,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 Mar 2011 89,191 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 88,392 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2009 79,108 miles

Nail in front tyre

slight play in steering

Pass 19 Mar 2008 69,428 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 47,573 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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MP03 GNU is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MP03 GNU, 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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MP03 GNU is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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