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B5 SRW

1999 Renault Laguna

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,039 mi
Last recorded84,039 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Renault Laguna98,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 SRW
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 84,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 84,029 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 81,976 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f brake disc pitted

Fail 27 Sep 2011 81,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s front brake disc pitted

Pass 6 Oct 2010 81,026 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 81,026 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 77,209 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 77,203 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 73,536 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 73,532 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

possible fluid leak from nearside rear wheel cylinder as brake backplate is damp.

Pass 1 Oct 2007 69,967 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 69,867 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 64,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 58,185 miles

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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B5 SRW is a 1999 Renault Laguna in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 98,831 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 B5 SRW, 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 27 years old, this Renault Laguna is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B5 SRW registered?

B5 SRW is a 1999 Renault Laguna, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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