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N158 DSG

1996 Renault Laguna

White Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,817 mi
Last recorded157,817 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault Laguna111,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN158 DSG
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2007 157,817 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 157,814 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Front lower radiator panel corroded

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 150,873 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 150,873 miles

Centre Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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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N158 DSG is a 1996 Renault Laguna in White with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N158 DSG, 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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What year was N158 DSG registered?

N158 DSG is a 1996 Renault Laguna, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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