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M179 FFW

1995 Renault Laguna

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,053 mi
Last recorded166,053 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1995 Renault Laguna111,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM179 FFW
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 166,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust in poor condition

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 1 May 2012 166,053 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust in poor condition

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 27 Apr 2011 152,602 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 152,602 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 140,770 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 140,770 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 135,207 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 130,897 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 121,471 miles

fuel tank surport strap starting to corode

Pass 2 Sep 2006 107,481 miles

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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M179 FFW is a 1995 Renault Laguna in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M179 FFW, 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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What year was M179 FFW registered?

M179 FFW is a 1995 Renault Laguna, first registered on 26 April 1995.

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