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MV02 LXJ

2002 Renault Laguna

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,004 mi
Last recorded142,004 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 2002 Renault Laguna80,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 LXJ
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 142,004 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN RACK OK FOR TEST

Pass 10 Mar 2009 132,752 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 125,685 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 125,685 miles

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

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

FRONT PADS WORN LOW JUST OK FOR TEST

Pass 9 Mar 2007 115,373 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 115,373 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

offside front abs wire rubbing on arm

service light on

tyre warning light on

Pass 13 Mar 2006 102,046 miles

offside rear axle bush splitting

oil leak on engine

warning light on dash

Fail 9 Mar 2006 101,948 miles

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

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

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON ALL THE TIME

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

O/S/R AXLE BUSH SPLITTING

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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MV02 LXJ is a 2002 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MV02 LXJ, 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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What year was MV02 LXJ registered?

MV02 LXJ is a 2002 Renault Laguna, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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