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BT51 JYA

2001 Renault Laguna

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,001 mi
Last recorded189,001 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Laguna73,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 JYA
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 189,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 176,148 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 176,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Object removed from windscreen before the MOT was carried out.

Offside rear shock-absorber light oil leak.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 160,927 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 160,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake-pads are wearing low.

Rear brake-pads are wearing low.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 139,974 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 139,974 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in Nearside droplink Ball-joint.

Rear Brake-pads are worn low.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 136,798 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 124,961 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 124,961 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 112,591 miles

o/s/r indiccater white light/discs slightly worn/exhaust clamp corroded/slight movement o/s rack/cut on tread o/s/f tyre

Fail 30 Jan 2008 112,591 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

o/s/r indiccater white light/discs slightly worn/exhaust clamp corroded/slight movement o/s rack/cut on tread o/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2007 99,450 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2007 99,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 76,653 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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BT51 JYA is a 2001 Renault Laguna in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BT51 JYA, 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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BT51 JYA is a 2001 Renault Laguna, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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