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MJ51 VTE

2002 Renault Laguna

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,492 mi
Last recorded124,492 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Laguna80,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 VTE
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 124,492 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 116,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 114,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 103,033 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE WEARING THIN BUT ARE STILL USABLE WITHOUT ANY UNEVEN BRAKING.

Fail 1 Dec 2010 103,033 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE WEARING THIN BUT ARE STILL USABLE WITHOUT ANY UNEVEN BRAKING.

Pass 7 Dec 2009 191,845 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 171,142 miles

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

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

outer edges of front tyres worn

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack ends

Pass 19 Nov 2007 158,790 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 158,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 146,558 miles

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

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

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

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 VTE is a 2002 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VTE, 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 VTE is a 2002 Renault Laguna, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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