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GU51 ELJ

2002 Renault Laguna

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

258,793 mi
Last recorded258,793 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Laguna80,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 ELJ
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 258,793 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 251,660 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 251,659 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front shock absober and spring corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2017 241,247 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper smearing windscreen

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 238,939 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 235,527 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 230,972 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 227,057 miles

O/S/F tyre perished within tread

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2013 227,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F tyre perished within tread

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 223,977 miles

body damage to offside

bonnet release lever loose

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

front brake discs poor

nearside front fog light damaged

nearside rear brake disc poor

undertray damp

wipers poor

Fail 25 Jun 2012 223,977 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

body damage to offside

bonnet release lever loose

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

front brake discs poor

nearside front fog light damaged

nearside rear brake disc poor

undertray damp

wipers poor

Pass 20 Jun 2011 210,331 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 210,331 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 190,543 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 171,640 miles

Oil leak

play in steering arm n/s/f

play in steering arm o/s/f

Pass 27 May 2008 146,919 miles

slight engine oil leak

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

nearside rear tyre nearing legal limit on outer edge.

offside front tyre near getting low (3mm)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 119,514 miles

As per previous VT32

Fail 26 Jun 2007 119,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both rear axle bushes splitting

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R tyre getting low (3mm)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 89,616 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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GU51 ELJ is a 2002 Renault Laguna in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GU51 ELJ, 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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What year was GU51 ELJ registered?

GU51 ELJ is a 2002 Renault Laguna, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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