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BK51 WLJ

2001 Renault Laguna

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,845 mi
Last recorded106,845 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Laguna73,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 WLJ
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 106,845 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 106,840 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 101,496 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on exhaust

damage to windscreen

front tyres wearing on edge

heatshield insecure

imbalanace on front brakes

wear on rear discs

wear on rear subframe bushes

Fail 30 Jun 2015 101,399 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on exhaust

damage to windscreen

front tyres wearing on edge

heatshield insecure

imbalanace on front brakes

wear on rear discs

wear on rear subframe bushes

Pass 3 Jul 2014 91,677 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust clamps

defect in windscreen

imbalance on front brakes

wear on rear subframe bushes

Fail 2 Jul 2014 91,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust clamps

defect in windscreen

imbalance on front brakes

wear on rear subframe bushes

Pass 5 Jul 2013 83,388 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 83,378 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

wear and corrosion on brake discs

Pass 5 Jul 2012 76,186 miles

wear on all discs

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust clamp

Fail 3 Jul 2012 76,176 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust clamp

wear on all discs

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2011 69,630 miles

chips in screen

rear wheels damaged

wear on brake discs

wear on inner trackrod endes

wear on offside rear tyre

wear on rear suspension bushes

Fail 5 Jul 2011 69,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

chips in screen

rear wheels damaged

wear on brake discs

wear on inner trackrod endes

wear on offside rear tyre

wear on rear suspension bushes

Pass 6 Jul 2010 63,618 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 51,535 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 37,543 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 36,475 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 36,471 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 25,626 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 15,830 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 15,830 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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BK51 WLJ is a 2001 Renault Laguna in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BK51 WLJ, 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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BK51 WLJ is a 2001 Renault Laguna, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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