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RJ53 NNG

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,278 mi
Last recorded150,278 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 NNG
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 150,278 miles

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

Oil leak

rear discs poor condition

slight play in n/s inner rack joint

slight play in o/s front track rod end

Pass 10 Nov 2008 145,795 miles

front brake worn and lipped

front lower suspension arm front bushes debonding

front wheel rims slightly out of shape

nearside rear tyre becoming low tread

offside resr inner side light inoprotive

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in nearside front lower swivel

stone chip in windscreen not in excess of 40mm

Fail 28 Oct 2008 145,795 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake worn and lipped

front lower suspension arm front bushes debonding

front wheel rims slightly out of shape

nearside rear tyre becoming low tread

offside resr inner side light inoprotive

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads becoming low

slight play in nearside front lower swivel

stone chip in windscreen not in excess of 40mm

Pass 1 Nov 2007 126,521 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in o/s and n/s of steering rack

Pass 3 Oct 2006 100,374 miles

some play in nearside and offside track rod knuckle joints

Pass 6 Sep 2006 99,768 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 99,751 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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RJ53 NNG is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RJ53 NNG, 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 RJ53 NNG registered?

RJ53 NNG is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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