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N144 KWT

1996 Renault Laguna

White Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Renault Laguna111,164 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN144 KWT
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2009

both front tyres wearing on outer and inner edges

n/s headlamp image dim

n/s inner cv boot leaking

o/s sill and n/s/r door damaged

rear shock absorbers starting to corrode

Fail 1 May 2009

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

both front tyres wearing on outer and inner edges

n/s headlamp image dim

n/s inner cv boot leaking

o/s sill and n/s/r door damaged

rear shock absorbers starting to corrode

Pass 1 Apr 2008 125,578 miles

Oil leak

drive belt tensionor very badly worn

o/s outer sill damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2008 125,578 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

drive belt tensionor very badly worn

o/s outer sill damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2006 119,003 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

oil leak from oil cooler. †gear box noisey. †

Pass 28 Jul 2006 119,003 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from oil cooler. †gear box noisey. †

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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N144 KWT is a 1996 Renault Laguna in White with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N144 KWT, 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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N144 KWT is a 1996 Renault Laguna, first registered on 25 March 1996.

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