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N121 XSA

1996 Renault Laguna

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

133,476 mi
Last recorded133,476 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Laguna111,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 XSA
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 133,476 miles

0/s front anti roll bar link gaiter torn/CREAKINg front suspension oS MONITOR

Oil leak

comp valve rusty/h/lamp lenses tarnished MONITOR/f/r b/hoses rusty/h/brake cables rusty/f/r susp rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/tank strap rusty/p/spipes rotten/

poor reading h/brake n/s req.attention

Fail 1 Jul 2010 133,476 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

0/s front anti roll bar link gaiter torn/CREAKINg front suspension oS MONITOR

Oil leak

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

comp valve rusty/h/lamp lenses tarnished MONITOR/f/r b/hoses rusty/h/brake cables rusty/f/r susp rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/tank strap rusty/p/spipes rotten/

poor reading h/brake n/s req.attention

Pass 11 Jun 2009 132,904 miles

0/s n/s h/lamp lenses starting to tarnish/MONITOR/bodywork/f//r b/hoses rusty/h/brake cables rusty/f/r susp rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/panel UNDER radiator ROTTENrecommend replaced/exhaust rusty/tank straaps ROTTEN/p/s pipes ROTTEN/wear rack

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Jul 2008 132,260 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 132,260 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 130,512 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 130,512 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 127,176 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 127,176 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front no.plate disc †f/r b/hoses ruusty †slight bind n/s front wheel †p/s pipes rotten †tank straps rotten †o/s n/s front strut bearings sticky MONITOR †

nail in tyre

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Jun 2005 123,645 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 6 Jun 2005 123,644 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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N121 XSA is a 1996 Renault Laguna in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N121 XSA, 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 N121 XSA registered?

N121 XSA is a 1996 Renault Laguna, first registered on 14 May 1996.

Is N121 XSA safe to buy?

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