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GJ02 VSC

2002 Renault Laguna

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

117,489 mi
Last recorded117,489 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Laguna80,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 VSC
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 117,489 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 112,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Aug 2014 106,899 miles

Nearside rear brake disc corroded on inner edge

Wipers starting to split

Fail 4 Aug 2014 106,886 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake disc corroded on inner edge

Wipers starting to split

Pass 22 May 2013 99,199 miles

Slight wear in rear beam axle bushes.

Fail 18 May 2013 99,017 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight wear in rear beam axle bushes.

Pass 8 May 2012 92,410 miles

Both rear beam axle bushes wear and perished.

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

Fail 4 May 2012 92,403 miles

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

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

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

Both rear beam axle bushes wear and perished.

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 84,441 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 84,300 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 771,355 miles

O/S/F tyre on legal limit

Wear in N/S inner track rod

Fail 2 Mar 2010 77,155 miles

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

O/S/F tyre on legal limit

Wear in N/S inner track rod

Pass 5 Mar 2009 70,113 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 65,565 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 65,565 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 54,905 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 54,905 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 45,098 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 45,098 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GJ02 VSC is a 2002 Renault Laguna in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 GJ02 VSC, 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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GJ02 VSC is a 2002 Renault Laguna, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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