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H14 STL

1997 Renault Laguna

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

109,699 mi
Last recorded109,699 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 STL
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 109,699 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 109,697 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 108,632 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

fuel tank straps excessively corroded

radiator support crossmember excessively corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2008 99,744 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 99,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 92,926 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Jan 2007 92,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jan 2006 88,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 88,465 miles

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

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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H14 STL is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1997 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 111,018 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 H14 STL, 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 29 years old, this Renault Laguna is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H14 STL is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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