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VO53 VSN

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,907 mi
Last recorded95,907 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2009
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 VSN
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2009 95,907 miles

excessive play in offside front steering rack arm

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm 225/55/zr17

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Fail 14 Mar 2009 95,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

excessive play in offside front steering rack arm

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm 225/55/zr17

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 15 Mar 2008 75,502 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 48,538 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 48,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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VO53 VSN is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VO53 VSN, 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 VO53 VSN registered?

VO53 VSN is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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