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N158 FWJ

1996 Renault Laguna

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

115,920 mi
Last recorded115,920 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Laguna111,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN158 FWJ
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2016 115,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From down pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 108,509 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 99,657 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 91,538 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 84,817 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 78,409 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 72,561 miles

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)

Offside Front 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 13 Jan 2009 67,113 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 61,035 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 56,418 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 51,960 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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N158 FWJ is a 1996 Renault Laguna in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N158 FWJ, 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 FWJ registered?

N158 FWJ is a 1996 Renault Laguna, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N158 FWJ safe to buy?

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