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L197 VLP

1994 Renault Laguna

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,823 mi
Last recorded96,823 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 1994 Renault Laguna108,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL197 VLP
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 96,823 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2016 96,823 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2015 95,963 miles

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 93,850 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 93,846 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 90,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Dec 2012 87,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 87,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 82,538 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2011 82,538 miles

Inner Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2010 77,872 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 77,872 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 73,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 68,871 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 63,131 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 63,128 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Dec 2006 56,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 56,737 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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L197 VLP is a 1994 Renault Laguna in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1994 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 108,465 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 L197 VLP, 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 32 years old, this Renault Laguna is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L197 VLP is a 1994 Renault Laguna, first registered on 25 May 1994.

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