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BJ51 UHF

2001 Renault Laguna

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

139,107 mi
Last recorded139,107 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Laguna73,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 UHF
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 139,107 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 133,051 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 119,321 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 102,729 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 102,713 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 90,644 miles

n/s door mirror glass is cracked

Fail 31 Oct 2007 90,638 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s door mirror glass is cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2007 90,263 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 90,226 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust heat shield unsecure

Pass 13 Apr 2007 75,773 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 75,773 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

passenger door mirrror

tyre pressure light and engine warning light showing

Pass 30 Mar 2006 55,916 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 55,900 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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 UHF is a 2001 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UHF, 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 UHF is a 2001 Renault Laguna, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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