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E397 WHE

1998 Renault Laguna

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,118 mi
Last recorded111,118 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Laguna104,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE397 WHE
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 111,118 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 111,010 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

feul tank strap excessive corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2011 105,412 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 105,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 99,577 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 99,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 93,972 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 93,972 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 90,098 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 90,035 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 84,003 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 76,930 miles

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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E397 WHE is a 1998 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1998 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 104,157 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 E397 WHE, 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 28 years old, this Renault Laguna is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E397 WHE registered?

E397 WHE is a 1998 Renault Laguna, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is E397 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E397 WHE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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