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WR52 MWD

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,779 mi
Last recorded102,779 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR52 MWD
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 102,779 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 89,586 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 87,477 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

all brake discs worn and pitted

management light on

Fail 29 Jun 2011 87,476 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

all brake discs worn and pitted

management light on

Pass 29 May 2010 81,067 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 73,261 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 65,920 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

plastic covers fitted to nearside and offside outer sills

slight play in nearside and offside front steering arms

Pass 27 Dec 2007 60,878 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front headlamp washer not retracting

plastic covers fitted to nearside and offside outer sills

Fail 27 Dec 2007 60,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front headlamp washer not retracting

plastic covers fitted to nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 28 Dec 2006 48,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 36,356 miles

Slight play in N/S & O/S steering arms.

Pass 29 Dec 2005 36,356 miles

Slight play in O/S & N/S steering arms.

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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WR52 MWD is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WR52 MWD, 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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WR52 MWD is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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