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A4 ERU

1997 Renault Laguna

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

118,189 mi
Last recorded118,189 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2006
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 ERU
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2006 118,189 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 118,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

noise on front wheels † †check bearings & drive shaft † †rear handbrake high

Pass 20 Jun 2005 102,791 miles

Centre Upper Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 17 Jun 2005

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2005 102,264 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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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A4 ERU is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1997 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 111,018 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 A4 ERU, 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 29 years old, this Renault Laguna is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A4 ERU registered?

A4 ERU is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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