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LS03 YJR

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,483 mi
Last recorded99,483 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 YJR
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2020 99,483 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 98,278 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 98,229 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 97,371 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 97,371 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 95,242 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 94,137 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 94,137 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 92,751 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 90,782 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 90,782 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 88,058 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 86,141 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 83,037 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 75,865 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 75,861 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 64,391 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 52,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 41,589 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 28,215 miles

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

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

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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LS03 YJR is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LS03 YJR, 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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LS03 YJR is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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