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FM51 VKB

2002 Renault Laguna

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

48,763 mi
Last recorded48,763 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Laguna80,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 VKB
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 48,763 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2017 48,626 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Door mirror cover missing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre wall deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2016 45,947 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 45,928 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 45,128 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Feb 2014 44,216 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 44,216 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 42,960 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2013 42,960 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 42,026 miles

hazard switch sticking slightly

rear axle bushes splitting

rear indicator bulbs slight white light

slight play both steering rack ball joints

Pass 3 Mar 2011 41,001 miles

offside w/blade split

rear axle bushes showing sign's of unbonding

slight play in both streering drumstick joints

Pass 4 Mar 2010 40,277 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 40,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 38,809 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 37,226 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 37,226 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 35,007 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 33,313 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 33,310 miles

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

FRONT PADS LOW FRONT DISCS CORRODED AND WORN

REAR PADS WORN AND DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED

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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FM51 VKB is a 2002 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2002 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 80,999 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 FM51 VKB, 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 24 years old, this Renault Laguna is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FM51 VKB is a 2002 Renault Laguna, first registered on 18 February 2002.

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