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WG52 OKC

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,298 mi
Last recorded116,298 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 OKC
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 116,298 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 116,298 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 116,162 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 116,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2015 105,939 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 103,014 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 94,791 miles

centre brake pipes require protection

Pass 18 Jun 2012 88,462 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 82,742 miles

tempory rear screen fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2010 75,913 miles

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

rear brake discs start to pitting

Pass 16 Jun 2009 67,426 miles

both front tyres thin on outer edges

Fail 11 Jun 2009 67,406 miles

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

both front tyres thin on outer edges

Pass 4 Jun 2008 59,554 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 58,034 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 58,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 52,285 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 52,285 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 40,638 miles

advise slight smearing to off side front wiper

Fail 19 Jan 2006 40,638 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

advise slight smearing to off side front wiper

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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WG52 OKC is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 WG52 OKC, 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 WG52 OKC registered?

WG52 OKC is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 26 February 2003.

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The MOT history for WG52 OKC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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