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XXI 9263

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,902 mi
Last recorded59,902 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXXI 9263
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 59,902 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 59,902 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 46,747 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 40,722 miles

both rear shock absorber top bushes starting to split

lower engine mount split

rear exhaust box mounts perished

rear tyres worn 3mm to edjes/perished close to cords

Pass 19 Jun 2009 28,570 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 17 Jul 2008 18,725 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 14,509 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 14,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 10,937 miles

adv sticky hazard switch

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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XXI 9263 is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Blue 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 XXI 9263, 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 XXI 9263 registered?

XXI 9263 is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 4 June 2003.

Is XXI 9263 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XXI 9263 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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