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YK03 XRN

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,022 mi
Last recorded124,022 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 XRN
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 124,022 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 124,022 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 109,693 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 109,603 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 97,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 94,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2013 94,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 84,984 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 74,121 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 64,475 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 54,753 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 44,895 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 37,289 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 23,876 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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YK03 XRN is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YK03 XRN, 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 YK03 XRN registered?

YK03 XRN is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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