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L281 ELJ

1994 Renault Laguna

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,585 mi
Last recorded103,585 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2007
Typical for 1994 Renault Laguna108,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL281 ELJ
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2007 103,585 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 103,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 97,359 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 97,340 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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L281 ELJ is a 1994 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L281 ELJ, 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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What year was L281 ELJ registered?

L281 ELJ is a 1994 Renault Laguna, first registered on 17 June 1994.

Is L281 ELJ safe to buy?

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