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DV55 AYB

2005 Renault Laguna

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

116,690 mi
Last recorded116,690 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Laguna77,096 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 AYB
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2013 116,690 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 116,027 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 101,990 miles

N/S/F wheel slightly buckled

N/S/R wheel slightly buckled

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S inner c.v boot split

O/S/R wheel slightly binding

STRONG ADVISE - front discs pitted

Fail 28 Jan 2012 101,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S/F wheel slightly buckled

N/S/R wheel slightly buckled

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S inner c.v boot split

O/S/R wheel slightly binding

STRONG ADVISE - front discs pitted

Fail 7 Jan 2012 101,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Dec 2011 101,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

front discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Dec 2010 91,937 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 76,142 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 58,188 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 57,485 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 57,485 miles

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

rear axle bushes split but still able to function as intended

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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DV55 AYB is a 2005 Renault Laguna in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2005 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 77,096 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 DV55 AYB, 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 21 years old, this Renault Laguna is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DV55 AYB is a 2005 Renault Laguna, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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