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N131 OVL

1996 Renault Laguna

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,603 mi
Last recorded145,603 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Laguna111,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN131 OVL
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 145,603 miles

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

front discs wearing and rusting

Fail 29 Oct 2010 145,542 miles

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

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

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

front discs wearing and rusting

Pass 6 Nov 2009 136,299 miles

brake discs rusting

Fail 23 Oct 2009 136,040 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 126,150 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 126,150 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 114,840 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 114,796 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 100,742 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 100,700 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 86,190 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 86,170 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N131 OVL is a 1996 Renault Laguna in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N131 OVL, 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 N131 OVL registered?

N131 OVL is a 1996 Renault Laguna, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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