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N116 BNU

1996 Renault Laguna

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,893 mi
Last recorded106,893 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Laguna111,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN116 BNU
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 106,893 miles

Air Bag Light On

Fail 6 Oct 2009 106,849 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Air Bag Light On

Pass 6 Oct 2008 102,292 miles

Air bag warning light on

Both centre exhaust mountings started to split

Both front brake discs have a rust ring on outer edge of inner face

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Small cracks in sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2007 99,390 miles

Fuel filter insecure.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate faded.

Undertray broken.

Fail 23 Oct 2007 99,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel filter insecure.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate faded.

Undertray broken.

Pass 2 May 2006 94,829 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 94,777 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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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N116 BNU is a 1996 Renault Laguna in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 111,164 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 N116 BNU, 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 30 years old, this Renault Laguna is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N116 BNU registered?

N116 BNU is a 1996 Renault Laguna, first registered on 5 March 1996.

Is N116 BNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N116 BNU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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