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N143 CVM

1996 Renault Laguna

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,331 mi
Last recorded89,331 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Renault Laguna111,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN143 CVM
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 89,331 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn buah (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 88,988 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 88,457 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 87,807 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 87,097 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 86,385 miles

cracking to tread/side wall on both rear tyres

nearside rear brake slightly binding

oil leaks on engine

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 1 May 2014 86,385 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

cracking to tread/side wall on both rear tyres

nearside rear brake slightly binding

oil leaks on engine

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 8 May 2013 85,461 miles

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

oil leaks on engine

Fail 24 Apr 2013 85,442 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

oil leaks on engine

Pass 3 May 2012 84,482 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 83,372 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 82,097 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front and rear number plate poor condition

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2009 80,857 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm on outer edge

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

corrosion on exhaust system

front pad wear wires snapped

front registration plate cracked

scratches and dents to bodywork

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in n/s/f drop link

Pass 2 May 2008 78,138 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 75,341 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 75,738 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge indicating tracking may need adjustment

slight wear detected in o/s steering arm

Pass 28 Apr 2006 72,423 miles

very slight play in n/s & o/s of steering rack inner joints.

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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N143 CVM is a 1996 Renault Laguna in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N143 CVM, 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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N143 CVM is a 1996 Renault Laguna, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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