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N136 KMJ

1996 Renault Laguna

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,109 mi
Last recorded127,109 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Laguna111,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN136 KMJ
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 127,109 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

fuel tank strap corroded

slight roughness o/s and n/s/ strut bearings

Fail 15 Jun 2016 127,109 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

fuel tank strap corroded

slight roughness o/s and n/s/ strut bearings

Pass 25 Jun 2015 121,833 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front strut bearings becoming rough

fuel tank short support strap corroding

Fail 25 Jun 2015 121,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front strut bearings becoming rough

fuel tank short support strap corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2014 116,398 miles

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

o/s/r tyre low on edges

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Jul 2014 116,398 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

o/s and n/s/f tyres low on edges

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Jun 2013 110,144 miles

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

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Jun 2012 105,571 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 105,571 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter leaking oil

Pass 20 Jun 2011 101,829 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 96,240 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 96,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

both front brake discs very badly worn

both rear tyres on limit on edges

corrosion to floor and chassis

front cross member under radiator badly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2009 91,734 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

fuel tank strap corroding

gear selector becoming stiff

radiator support panel corroding

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 1 Jul 2008 87,692 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 87,692 miles

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

fuel tank strap corroding

wipers deteriorating

Pass 4 Jul 2007 83,412 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 75,175 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

fuel tank strap corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2006 75,175 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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N136 KMJ is a 1996 Renault Laguna in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N136 KMJ, 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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N136 KMJ is a 1996 Renault Laguna, first registered on 18 July 1996.

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