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WJ53 NHH

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Green Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,290 mi
Last recorded77,290 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 NHH
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2013 77,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fault in engine managment system

Pass 4 Apr 2013 77,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fault in engine managment system

Pass 2 Mar 2012 70,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 63,652 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 63,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 58,739 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 52,693 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 46,564 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 38,832 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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WJ53 NHH is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Green with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WJ53 NHH, 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 WJ53 NHH registered?

WJ53 NHH is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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