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N122 VOM

1996 Renault Laguna

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,938 mi
Last recorded134,938 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Laguna111,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN122 VOM
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2013 134,938 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

auxilery drive belt cracked

front lower valance corroded

n/s/rear brake binding slightly

o/s/front brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2012 132,692 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front radiator cross member corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear body section o/s corroded

Rear brake LSV mounting body section corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2012 132,692 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front radiator cross member corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear body section o/s corroded

Rear brake LSV mounting body section corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 129,925 miles

Bonnet difficult to open.

Both dipped headlamps - poor beam pattern.

Corrosion to chassis above front subframe - both sides.

Corrosion to crossmember in front of rear subframe - both sides.

Corrosion to front subframe.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs worn.

Fuel tank strap broken. Temporary repair sub-standard.

Nearside front steel brake pipe corroded.

One main steel brake pipe corroded towards rear.

Fail 13 Apr 2011 129,823 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Bonnet difficult to open.

Both dipped headlamps - poor beam pattern.

Corrosion to chassis above front subframe - both sides.

Corrosion to crossmember in front of rear subframe - both sides.

Corrosion to front subframe.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs worn.

Fuel tank strap broken. Temporary repair sub-standard.

Nearside front steel brake pipe corroded.

One main steel brake pipe corroded towards rear.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 126,226 miles

Front chassis corroded on both sides above front front subframe mounting points.

Front subframe corroded.

Nearside front steel brake pipe slightly corroded.

Fail 10 Apr 2010 126,212 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front chassis corroded on both sides above front front subframe mounting points.

Front subframe corroded.

Nearside front steel brake pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 8 May 2009 124,146 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 124,134 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2008 121,809 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 121,711 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion under vehicle

fuel tank straps broken

Pass 21 Feb 2007 118,077 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 118,077 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust blowing

Pass 23 Feb 2006 115,035 miles

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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N122 VOM is a 1996 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N122 VOM, 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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N122 VOM is a 1996 Renault Laguna, first registered on 5 March 1996.

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