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A17 STL

1998 Renault Laguna

White Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

88,012 mi
Last recorded88,012 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Laguna104,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 STL
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 88,012 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 88,012 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 58,122 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 85,122 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 80,409 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs becoming quite worn

fuel tank straps very rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2011 80,409 miles

front brake discs becoming quite worn

fuel tank straps very rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2010 77,409 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 77,409 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 72,970 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 72,970 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 68,504 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 63,982 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 63,982 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 59,932 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 59,932 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Renault Laguna?

Based on 2,783,232 MOT tests across 305,477 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
7,170
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
305,477
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 187,578
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 169,011
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 113,854
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101,973
position lamp(s) not working 80,232
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A17 STL is a 1998 Renault Laguna in White with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1998 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 104,157 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 Laguna fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 187,578 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 STL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Laguna typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Renault Laguna is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A17 STL registered?

A17 STL is a 1998 Renault Laguna, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is A17 STL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 STL shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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