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BU51 SXA

2001 Renault Laguna

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,500 mi
Last recorded101,500 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Laguna73,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 SXA
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 101,500 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 98,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 92,373 miles

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

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

TPMS indicating a fault

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside & offside steering rack gaiters twisted/pinched

vehicle inspected wet

Fail 1 Feb 2013 92,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

TPMS indicating a fault

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside & offside steering rack gaiters twisted/pinched

vehicle inspected wet

Pass 6 Feb 2012 79,711 miles

Rear suspension bushes in a poor condition

Fail 2 Feb 2012 79,708 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake pads low

Off side front tyre low on tread

Rear suspension bushes in a poor condition

Slight play in nearside CV joint

Pass 28 Jan 2011 61,055 miles

see checklist 111816

Pass 3 Feb 2010 43,003 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 43,003 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 38,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 34,252 miles

rear axle mounting bushes worn

Pass 5 Sep 2006 30,313 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 25,477 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front wiper blades slightly split

slight play at nearside front wheel

Fail 10 Oct 2005 25,475 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front wiper blades slightly split

slight play at nearside front wheel

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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BU51 SXA is a 2001 Renault Laguna in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU51 SXA, 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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What year was BU51 SXA registered?

BU51 SXA is a 2001 Renault Laguna, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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