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BJ51 XCS

2001 Renault Laguna

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,844 mi
Last recorded91,844 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Laguna73,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 XCS
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 91,844 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 91,842 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 82,116 miles

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

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

bonnet release handle insecure but working

engine light on

Pass 24 Jun 2010 82,116 miles

bonnet release handle insecure but working

engine light on

Pass 16 Jun 2009 69,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

bonnet release insecure but working

boot not closing

engine light staying on

not much reserve travel in handbrake

Fail 11 Jun 2009 69,786 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

bonnet release insecure but working

boot not closing

engine light staying on

not much reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 18 Jun 2008 58,299 miles

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

bonnet release loose but works

boot not shutting correctly

slight wear in o/s and n/s rear suspension bushes

tyre pressure fault showing

Fail 17 Jun 2008 58,273 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

bonnet release loose but works

boot not shutting correctly

slight wear in o/s and n/s rear suspension bushes

tyre pressure fault showing

Pass 12 Jun 2007 42,380 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 42,355 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 37,208 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2006 37,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 XCS is a 2001 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XCS, 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 XCS is a 2001 Renault Laguna, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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