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SR53 NCZ

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,747 mi
Last recorded53,747 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR53 NCZ
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 53,747 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Sep 2016 53,747 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2014 45,597 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 39,831 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 39,831 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs corroded osf drop link rubber silaconed small exhaust leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 39,798 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 39,798 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

hand brake not going on its self when driving away

Pass 8 Dec 2011 36,108 miles

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

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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SR53 NCZ is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SR53 NCZ, 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 SR53 NCZ registered?

SR53 NCZ is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is SR53 NCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR53 NCZ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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