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L242 UCR

1994 Renault Laguna

Green Petrol 2963cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

77,360 mi
Last recorded77,360 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Renault Laguna108,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL242 UCR
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,963cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2009 77,360 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 77,335 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall but not cut to canvass

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Large rear spoiler fitted

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Plastic oversills fitted

Water leak

Pass 31 Dec 2007 76,637 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2007 76,569 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 76,225 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 68,010 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 68,010 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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L242 UCR is a 1994 Renault Laguna in Green with a 2,963cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 L242 UCR, 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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L242 UCR is a 1994 Renault Laguna, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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