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N153 VEG

1996 Renault Laguna

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,361 mi
Last recorded95,361 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Laguna111,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN153 VEG
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2009 95,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r hand and foot brake slow in reading?

radiator crossmember corroded

slight movement in both sides of steering rack

Fail 13 Nov 2009 94,878 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

o/s/r hand and foot brake slow in reading?

radiator crossmember corroded

slight movement in both sides of steering rack

Pass 21 Nov 2008 88,822 miles

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

radiator support member badly corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2008 88,631 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

nearside rear brake makes loud squeak when applied

radiator support member badly corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2007 77,350 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 77,350 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 72,083 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 61,109 miles

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

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

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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N153 VEG is a 1996 Renault Laguna in Blue 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 N153 VEG, 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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N153 VEG is a 1996 Renault Laguna, first registered on 8 February 1996.

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