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BV03 YJL

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,001 mi
Last recorded120,001 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 YJL
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2015 120,001 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 118,907 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 111,408 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 110,069 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 110,069 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 94,990 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 94,990 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 81,918 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 74,302 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wipers split

slight play / movement in steering rack

Pass 22 Jan 2008 68,477 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 57,044 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 41,389 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 41,375 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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BV03 YJL is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BV03 YJL, 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 BV03 YJL registered?

BV03 YJL is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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