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T20 WLE

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,796 mi
Last recorded135,796 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT20 WLE
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 135,796 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 135,776 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 115,236 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2010 97,358 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 97,358 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 81,684 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 70,350 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 57,368 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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T20 WLE is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T20 WLE, 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 T20 WLE registered?

T20 WLE is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is T20 WLE safe to buy?

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