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J29 HTP

1997 Renault Laguna

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

208,244 mi
Last recorded208,244 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 HTP
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 208,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions poor. cat weak.

general underside corrosion

offside rear inner sill corroded

offside wiper blade juddery

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2021 207,785 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2020 193,128 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brakes rubbing slightly

general underside corrosion

inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2020 192,831 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front belt/ seat mounting area corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

general underside corrosion

inner and outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brakes rubbing slightly

Pass 4 Jan 2019 176,680 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general under side corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2018 163,304 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condensation in nearside headlamp, beam pattern poor.

front brakes imbalance 25%

general underside corrosion

offside front brake rubbing and juddering slightly

radiator support panel badly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2017 148,735 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis members corroded

floors corroded

radiator support badly corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2017 148,644 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis members corroded

floors corroded

radiator support badly corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2016 133,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chassis members coroded front and rear

floors and sills corroded

front sub-frame corroded

play in steering rack inner joints

radiator support badly corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2016 133,655 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chassis members coroded front and rear

floors and sills corroded

front sub-frame corroded

play in steering rack inner joints

radiator support badly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2015 119,808 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rear section corroded.

front sub-frame corroded.

general underside corrosion.

offside rear inner sill corroded.

radiator support very badly corroded.

Pass 21 Feb 2014 103,358 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear chassis members corroded.

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded.

front cross-member badly corroded.

front subframe corroded.

rear inner sills corroded.

Fail 14 Feb 2014 103,060 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear chassis members corroded.

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded.

front cross-member badly corroded.

front subframe corroded.

rear inner sills corroded.

Fail 22 Feb 2013 88,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

fuel tank strap rusting

n/s outer c/v boot clip poorly fitted

o/s outer sill rusting and weak at rear

poor pattern from both headlights

Pass 22 Feb 2013 88,618 miles

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

fuel tank strap rusting

n/s outer c/v boot clip poorly fitted

o/s outer sill rusting and weak at rear

poor pattern from both headlights

Pass 5 Mar 2012 79,874 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front cross member badly corroded.

headlamp beam patterns poor.

Fail 1 Mar 2012 79,872 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front cross member badly corroded.

headlamp beam patterns poor.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 78,974 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 75,333 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 70,380 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/f brake disc inner surface corroded.

Pass 18 Feb 2008 65,862 miles

front brake discs rusted on inner faces.

Pass 15 Nov 2006 60,454 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 60,454 miles

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

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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J29 HTP is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 J29 HTP, 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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J29 HTP is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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