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N157 UPB

1996 Renault Laguna

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,454 mi
Last recorded84,454 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Laguna111,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN157 UPB
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 84,454 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 84,406 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 78,647 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 73,945 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 69,029 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 64,123 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 60,707 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 56,126 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 56,126 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 51,740 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Dec 2006 51,736 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 45,457 miles

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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N157 UPB is a 1996 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N157 UPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N157 UPB registered?

N157 UPB is a 1996 Renault Laguna, first registered on 18 January 1996.

Is N157 UPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N157 UPB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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