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WK53 VVJ

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,754 mi
Last recorded67,754 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 VVJ
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 67,754 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 67,237 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 63,149 miles

Both N/S tyres wearing on outer edge

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 53,715 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 45,613 miles

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 44,728 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 27 Dec 2007 44,728 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 32,789 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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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WK53 VVJ is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WK53 VVJ, 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 WK53 VVJ registered?

WK53 VVJ is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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