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N155 PNY

1996 Renault Laguna

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

166,593 mi
Last recorded166,593 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 1996 Renault Laguna111,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN155 PNY
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 166,593 miles

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Nov 2021 166,591 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Dec 2020 166,146 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2020 166,146 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2019 165,602 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 165,602 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2018 164,866 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 164,866 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected (1.1.21 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2017 164,170 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 164,160 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 164,042 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 163,866 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 163,866 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 162,364 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 162,364 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 160,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 160,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 159,018 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 157,521 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2010 156,276 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 156,203 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 154,640 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 154,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 151,644 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

advise front to rear tyres in poor condition

advise master cylinder corroded

front brake disc in poor condition

vehicle over heating

Fail 12 Sep 2008 151,644 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

advise front to rear tyres in poor condition

advise master cylinder corroded

front brake disc in poor condition

vehicle over heating

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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N155 PNY is a 1996 Renault Laguna in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 N155 PNY, 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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N155 PNY is a 1996 Renault Laguna, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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