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N140 NGF

1996 Renault Laguna

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,528 mi
Last recorded151,528 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Laguna111,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 NGF
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 151,528 miles

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

both headlights have poore beam image

offside inner rack end has slight play

Pass 8 May 2009 145,738 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

cooling fan inop

Pass 16 May 2008 139,429 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 May 2008 139,390 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust fouling on heat shield

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 4 May 2007 132,693 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 132,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2006 127,100 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2006 127,099 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N140 NGF is a 1996 Renault Laguna in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N140 NGF, 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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N140 NGF is a 1996 Renault Laguna, first registered on 19 June 1996.

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