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WD03 LBF

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Green Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,160 mi
Last recorded67,160 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 LBF
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 67,160 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 67,160 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle/latch (5.1.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2013 43,733 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 36,624 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 32,629 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 30,018 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 28,795 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 28,743 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 23,583 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f and o/s/f steering arms have slight play.

Fail 21 Jan 2008 23,528 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f and o/s/f steering arms have slight play.

Fail 21 Aug 2006 14,886 miles

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

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 21 Aug 2006 14,886 miles

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

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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WD03 LBF is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Green with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WD03 LBF, 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 WD03 LBF registered?

WD03 LBF is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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The MOT history for WD03 LBF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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