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MV51 GWZ

2002 Renault Laguna

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,016 mi
Last recorded146,016 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Renault Laguna80,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 GWZ
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 146,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

handbrake has some reserve travel but could be adjusted

Fail 9 Jun 2011 146,015 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

handbrake has some reserve travel but could be adjusted

Pass 2 Jun 2010 135,021 miles

Clutch pedal fault

Engine malfunction light on (Fuel injection fault)

Front windows fail to operate

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Various warning messages displayed

Fail 26 May 2010 134,684 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Clutch pedal fault

Dipstick broken in tube. Unable to check oil level or temperature.

Engine malfunction light on (Fuel injection fault)

Front windows fail to operate

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Various warning messages displayed

Pass 2 Apr 2009 126,830 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 126,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 118,640 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 118,640 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 109,728 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 108,604 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

tyre pressure warning light on...

Pass 20 Feb 2006 97,211 miles

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 17 Feb 2006 97,211 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

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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MV51 GWZ is a 2002 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel 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 MV51 GWZ, 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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MV51 GWZ is a 2002 Renault Laguna, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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