MOT Status
Mileage
195,247 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Renault Laguna?
Based on 2,783,232 MOT tests across 305,477 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J16 MLE is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 J16 MLE, 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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What year was J16 MLE registered?
J16 MLE is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 7 March 1997.
Is J16 MLE safe to buy?
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