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LR12 VBJ

2012 Renault Laguna

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,406 mi
Last recorded129,406 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Renault Laguna94,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 VBJ
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 129,406 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2022 127,391 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

vehicle under trays fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2022 127,389 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2021 122,956 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

under trays front to rear

Fail 22 Sep 2021 122,955 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake lagging in operation all (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

under trays front to rear

Pass 24 Sep 2020 114,715 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight noise on steering unable to locate where from

Fail 23 Sep 2020 114,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 94,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 94,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 75,635 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 75,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 58,132 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 47,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the sidewall no chords exposed

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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LR12 VBJ is a 2012 Renault Laguna in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2012 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 94,035 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 LR12 VBJ, 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 14 years old, this Renault Laguna is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LR12 VBJ registered?

LR12 VBJ is a 2012 Renault Laguna, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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