MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,442 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak underside
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak underside
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK SIDE ROD SWIVELS INSIDE RACK BOOTS
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK SIDE ROD SWIVELS INSIDE RACK BOOTS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Renault Vel Satis?
Based on 16,253 MOT tests across 1,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RO03 UMU is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 RO03 UMU, 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 RO03 UMU registered?
RO03 UMU is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 7 March 2003.
Is RO03 UMU safe to buy?
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