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GK53 WWB

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,706 mi
Last recorded68,706 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 WWB
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 68,706 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 65,641 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 60,456 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

slight noise n/s/f hub

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Jul 2010 60,456 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

slight noise n/s/f hub

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Jul 2009 53,142 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wear on edges

slight play n/s/f track rod arm

Pass 15 Jul 2008 46,823 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 39,388 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 32,857 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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GK53 WWB is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GK53 WWB, 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 GK53 WWB registered?

GK53 WWB is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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