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YX53 VLF

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,211 mi
Last recorded60,211 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 VLF
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 60,211 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 59,940 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 59,932 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 59,932 miles

Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 58,417 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Aug 2014 55,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 51,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 47,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 44,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 44,846 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 40,137 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 40,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 34,051 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 28,149 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 23,117 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 18,008 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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YX53 VLF is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YX53 VLF, 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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YX53 VLF is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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