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G8 PLL

1998 Renault Laguna

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Renault Laguna104,157 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 PLL
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2012

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

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

hand brake lever high

slight blur to n/s aim image

Pass 27 Jul 2012

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

hand brake lever high

slight blur to n/s aim image

Pass 30 Mar 2011 122,737 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 122,737 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 119,579 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 119,579 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 112,461 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 102,941 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 97,984 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2007 97,858 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 85,796 miles

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

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

spare on o/s/f. no spare in boot

Fail 13 Mar 2006 85,787 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

spare on o/s/f. no spare in boot.

Fail 7 Mar 2006 85,619 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

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
Full Renault Laguna reliability report

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G8 PLL is a 1998 Renault Laguna in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 G8 PLL, 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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G8 PLL is a 1998 Renault Laguna, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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