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BG51 CAU

2001 Renault Laguna

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,857 mi
Last recorded86,857 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Laguna73,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 CAU
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 86,857 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

damage to all body panels and bonnet has sharp edges

near side door mirror missing

off side door mirror damaged

rear number plate damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2010 86,844 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

damage to all body panels and bonnet has sharp edges

near side door mirror missing

off side door mirror damaged

rear number plate damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2009 72,005 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 72,004 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 70,445 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 70,304 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 56,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2006 49,531 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 49,531 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 44,951 miles

Offside Rear 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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BG51 CAU is a 2001 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 73,564 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 BG51 CAU, 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 25 years old, this Renault Laguna is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG51 CAU registered?

BG51 CAU is a 2001 Renault Laguna, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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