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G859 CAR

1996 Renault Laguna

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,281 mi
Last recorded101,281 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Laguna111,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG859 CAR
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2008 101,281 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear No plate slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2008 101,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear No plate slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2007 93,065 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 93,051 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 85,950 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 85,950 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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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G859 CAR is a 1996 Renault Laguna in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 111,164 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 G859 CAR, 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 30 years old, this Renault Laguna is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G859 CAR registered?

G859 CAR is a 1996 Renault Laguna, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is G859 CAR safe to buy?

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