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BG51 OBV

2001 Renault Laguna

Blue Diesel 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,631 mi
Last recorded70,631 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Laguna73,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 OBV
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 70,631 miles

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Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2013 65,565 miles

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

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

slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 24 May 2013 65,565 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 12 Apr 2012 64,305 miles

slight bind on o/s rear brake

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

front discs scored and worn

Fail 11 Apr 2012 64,305 miles

Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs scored and worn

slight bind on o/s rear brake

Pass 24 Mar 2011 59,010 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 52,000 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 49,965 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 44,323 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 35,442 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 35,442 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play on nearside track control arm

Pass 7 Apr 2006 28,116 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 28,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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 OBV is a 2001 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,783cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OBV, 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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BG51 OBV is a 2001 Renault Laguna, first registered on 21 October 2001.

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