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N159 EWD

1996 Renault Laguna

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

192,020 mi
Last recorded192,020 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Laguna111,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN159 EWD
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2008 192,020 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 180,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 180,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2006 169,832 miles

COVERS OVER FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCHES.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S AND O/S FRONT LOWER COIL SRING SEATS CORRODING.

Oil leak

STEERING RACK AREA DAMP.

TOP OF REAR SHOCKS CORRODING.

Fail 6 Oct 2006 169,832 miles

COVERS OVER FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCHES.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S AND O/S FRONT LOWER COIL SRING SEATS CORRODING.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

STEERING RACK AREA DAMP.

TOP OF REAR SHOCKS CORRODING.

Pass 4 Nov 2005 159,146 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 159,146 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

OSF steering rack showing signs of slight play starting.

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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N159 EWD is a 1996 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 N159 EWD, 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 N159 EWD registered?

N159 EWD is a 1996 Renault Laguna, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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