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MJ52 VBM

2002 Renault Laguna

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,502 mi
Last recorded83,502 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Laguna80,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 VBM
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2012 83,502 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both front and rear nearside tyres have sidewall deteriorated

both rear suspension arm main bushes worn

engine noisey at pully area

front offside wheel trim missing

front registration plate deteriorated

front windows inoperative

rear exhaust rubber hanger split and worn

warning light on dash

Pass 12 Apr 2011 75,670 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 75,670 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 68,631 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 68,631 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 59,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 59,492 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 48,465 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 48,415 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 38,834 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 32,997 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 32,997 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

back bumper cracked

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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MJ52 VBM is a 2002 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 MJ52 VBM, 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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MJ52 VBM is a 2002 Renault Laguna, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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