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SK03 GXD

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,765 mi
Last recorded109,765 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 GXD
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 109,765 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 109,765 miles

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

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

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

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 100,502 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 100,502 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 94,136 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 94,108 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 88,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

TPMS Warning light on

Pass 18 Apr 2011 80,132 miles

(2.2B.1f)The nearside steering rack to track rod ball joint/bearing is worn.It appears a repair service is ready.See also section (4) below.

(2.2B.1f)The offside steering rack to track rod ball joint/bearing is worn.It appears a repair service is ready.See also section (4) below.

(4.1D.1b)The offside front tyre shoulder(s) are wearing unevenly, it appears the tyre will soon require renewal.See also section (2) above.

MOT ITEMS SEEN AT TIME OF RETEST

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

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

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

Fail 14 Apr 2011 80,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 71,150 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 62,058 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 57,027 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 42,914 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 42,860 miles

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

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

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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SK03 GXD is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 SK03 GXD, 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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SK03 GXD is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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