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N158 LHG

1996 Renault Laguna

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,215 mi
Last recorded137,215 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault Laguna111,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN158 LHG
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2007 137,215 miles

METAL FERRULES ON ALL FLEXI BRAKE HOSES CORRODED

RADIATOR BOTTOM SUPPORT PANEL VERY BABLY CORRODED (SOON TO FALL APART)

front number plate poor

no mirror glass on nearside

oil leak engine

Fail 19 Nov 2007 137,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

METAL FERRULES ON ALL FLEXI BRAKE HOSES CORRODED

RADIATOR BOTTOM SUPPORT PANEL VERY BABLY CORRODED (SOON TO FALL APART)

front number plate poor

no mirror glass on nearside

oil leak engine

Pass 29 Dec 2006 132,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

metal ferrules on all flexi brake hoses corroded

nearside mirror glass missing

radiator support panel badly corroded

side light dull on nearside front

wear in both rack balls

Pass 12 Jan 2006 122,907 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 122,907 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

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 LHG is a 1996 Renault Laguna in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LHG, 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 LHG registered?

N158 LHG is a 1996 Renault Laguna, first registered on 5 June 1996.

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