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AKZ 1841

1998 Renault Laguna

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

159,546 mi
Last recorded159,546 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Laguna104,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 1841
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2010 159,546 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 159,544 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 159,521 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

off side and near side headlamp lens faded and discoloured

Pass 3 Dec 2008 145,466 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

fuel tank support strap corroded advise replacement

general underside of vehicle and components are covered in surface rust

nearside rear tyre tread pattern stepped

power steering pipes corroded

radiator mounting cross member corroded advise replacement

windscreen damage to lower corner offside and upper corner nearside

Fail 1 Dec 2008 145,466 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

fuel tank support strap corroded advise replacement

general underside of vehicle and components are covered in surface rust

nearside rear tyre tread pattern stepped

power steering pipes corroded

radiator mounting cross member corroded advise replacement

windscreen damage to lower corner offside and upper corner nearside

Pass 6 Dec 2007 138,449 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 138,449 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

power steering pipes rusty

under side of car very rusty

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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AKZ 1841 is a 1998 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 AKZ 1841, 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 AKZ 1841 registered?

AKZ 1841 is a 1998 Renault Laguna, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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