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MJ51 VNS

2002 Renault Laguna

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,756 mi
Last recorded119,756 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Laguna80,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 VNS
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2016 119,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 109,147 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 102,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 97,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 93,174 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 88,705 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 84,458 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 79,226 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 74,163 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 69,272 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 63,228 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 63,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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MJ51 VNS is a 2002 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 80,999 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 MJ51 VNS, 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 24 years old, this Renault Laguna is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MJ51 VNS is a 2002 Renault Laguna, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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