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N130 WUX

1996 Renault Laguna

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,189 mi
Last recorded143,189 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Laguna111,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN130 WUX
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2014 143,189 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 143,189 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 134,077 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 125,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside headlight cracked but not afecting beam

Fail 20 Jan 2012 125,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside headlight cracked but not afecting beam

Pass 8 Feb 2011 118,849 miles

Nearside headlight cracked

Offside and nearside front fluxy hoses slightly twisted

Fail 8 Feb 2011 118,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside headlight cracked

Offside and nearside front fluxy hoses slightly twisted

Pass 4 Feb 2010 111,541 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 99,958 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 99,692 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 89,057 miles

both front tyres worn on edges of tread

Fail 6 Dec 2007 89,057 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 12 Dec 2006 87,567 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 87,567 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s headlamp glass cracked

Pass 2 Aug 2005 81,848 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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N130 WUX is a 1996 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N130 WUX, 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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N130 WUX is a 1996 Renault Laguna, first registered on 5 June 1996.

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