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M176 SMJ

1995 Renault Laguna

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,618 mi
Last recorded65,618 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 1995 Renault Laguna111,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM176 SMJ
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2020 65,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 61,093 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 55,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2017 52,426 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 51,698 miles

Front tyres poor

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2016 51,696 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat fixing and seat belt mount (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Seat fixing and seat belt mount (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both front tyres poor

Rear exhaust poor

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 50,871 miles

both nearside tyres poor

number plates poor

oil leaks

rear sub frame bushes poor

slight play in steering

Fail 22 Oct 2015 50,871 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear sub frame bushes poor

nearside front tyre perished, nearside rear worn on outer edge

number plates poor

oil leaks

slight play in steering arm

Pass 14 Oct 2014 48,300 miles

Front number plate poor

Oil leak

Slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 22 Oct 2013 46,625 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 46,625 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 45,266 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 44,217 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 43,008 miles

Front brake disc corroded

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2009 41,842 miles

oil leaks

rear shocks corroded and weak

Pass 17 Oct 2008 41,016 miles

front number plate faded.

small chip in screen....zone a.

Fail 17 Oct 2008 41,016 miles

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

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

front number plate faded.

small chip in screen....zone a.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 39,977 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 38,095 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 38,095 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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M176 SMJ is a 1995 Renault Laguna in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1995 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 111,571 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M176 SMJ, 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 31 years old, this Renault Laguna is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M176 SMJ is a 1995 Renault Laguna, first registered on 21 January 1995.

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