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N129 BKP

1996 Renault Laguna

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,651 mi
Last recorded181,651 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Laguna111,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN129 BKP
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2009 181,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

play to o/s/f steering

poor image to headlamps

rope wrapped around o/s drive-shaft

several areas surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 30 Jan 2008 176,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

n/s mirror insecure

poor image n/s/f headlamp

rear shocks corroding

several areas surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 1 Feb 2007 169,150 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 169,085 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jan 2006 163,537 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

nail in tyre

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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N129 BKP is a 1996 Renault Laguna in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N129 BKP, 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 N129 BKP registered?

N129 BKP is a 1996 Renault Laguna, first registered on 18 March 1996.

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