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N142 XUK

1996 Renault Laguna

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,310 mi
Last recorded99,310 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Laguna111,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN142 XUK
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2013 99,310 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 98,081 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 96,074 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 94,192 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 92,365 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 90,272 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 88,087 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 88,087 miles

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

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

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

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 XUK 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XUK, 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 XUK registered?

N142 XUK is a 1996 Renault Laguna, first registered on 16 January 1996.

Is N142 XUK safe to buy?

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