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BJ51 ACV

2001 Renault Laguna

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

121,276 mi
Last recorded121,276 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Laguna73,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 ACV
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 121,276 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 121,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 119,573 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 116,764 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 116,764 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 113,349 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 109,963 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 109,963 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly wearing edge

Pass 12 Nov 2014 105,409 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 105,409 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing edges

Pass 18 Nov 2013 98,611 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 83,224 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 83,224 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 67,665 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 53,197 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 53,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 36,624 miles

Added 0.5 litre of engine oil

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 36,624 miles

Added 0.5 litre of engine oil

Pass 11 Dec 2008 22,067 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 22,067 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both frunt tyres worn tyre waring light flasing all time

Fail 17 Dec 2007 6,904 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 11,100 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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BJ51 ACV is a 2001 Renault Laguna in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BJ51 ACV, 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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BJ51 ACV is a 2001 Renault Laguna, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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