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J16 SCH

1997 Renault Laguna

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,355 mi
Last recorded151,355 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 SCH
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 151,355 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 148,810 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 148,810 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 146,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

park brake needs ajusting long travel but has reserve travel

Pass 14 Nov 2011 143,983 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 143,983 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front disks need cleaning

Pass 6 May 2009 140,608 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 140,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2008 135,669 miles

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

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

advise hand brake needs ajusting long travel

Pass 27 Apr 2007 131,505 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 131,442 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2006 124,651 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 124,651 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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J16 SCH is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SCH, 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 SCH registered?

J16 SCH is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is J16 SCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J16 SCH shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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