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L359 XMR

1994 Renault Laguna

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,444 mi
Last recorded123,444 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Renault Laguna108,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL359 XMR
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2009 123,444 miles

battery insecure

both rear suspension beam large bushes started to seperate

both rear tyres getting perished, nearside rear close to legal limit

expansion tank cap leaking

front brake discs getting rusty

offside front metal brake pipe poorly routed on front subframe

offside inner sill getting rusty

oil leaks from engine and gear box

rear brake pads getting low

slight exhaust blow from exhaust joints

some cracking to rear exhaust mountings

Fail 5 Nov 2009 123,405 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

battery insecure

both rear suspension beam large bushes started to seperate

both rear tyre getting perished

expansion tank cap leaking

front brake discs getting rusty

long travel on hand brake

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside inner sill getting rusty

rear brake pads getting low

slight exhaust blow from joints

Pass 24 Oct 2008 120,891 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Oct 2008 120,821 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Oct 2007 115,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Oct 2007 115,386 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Sep 2006 112,175 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2006 112,175 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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L359 XMR is a 1994 Renault Laguna in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L359 XMR, 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 L359 XMR registered?

L359 XMR is a 1994 Renault Laguna, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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