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N142 UEC

1996 Renault Laguna

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,231 mi
Last recorded117,231 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Laguna111,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN142 UEC
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 117,231 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 117,228 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge ,crscking on inner edge of tread and underinflated

offside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm tread depth

Pass 7 Aug 2009 109,803 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 109,795 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 101,441 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside front wiper blade torn slightly at top and bottom edges

Fail 3 Jul 2008 101,441 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside front wiper blade torn slightly at top and bottom edges

Pass 2 Apr 2007 94,614 miles

evidence of accident damage to rear tailgate

Pass 4 Apr 2006 86,552 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 86,552 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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N142 UEC is a 1996 Renault Laguna in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N142 UEC, 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 N142 UEC registered?

N142 UEC is a 1996 Renault Laguna, first registered on 31 March 1996.

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