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N159 HOR

1996 Renault Laguna

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Renault Laguna111,164 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN159 HOR
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017
Pass 28 Dec 2016 114,634 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 109,939 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Lower engine oil leak major

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 109,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Lower engine oil leak major

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2014
Pass 27 Dec 2013 100,798 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 100,798 miles

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 96,311 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 96,311 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front wheell locks early than other side when brake applied may needs attension or repair

Pass 20 Dec 2011 92,288 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 88,554 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 84,717 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 84,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 81,617 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 81,617 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 78,591 miles

offside front wing damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2006 75,205 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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N159 HOR is a 1996 Renault Laguna in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N159 HOR, 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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N159 HOR is a 1996 Renault Laguna, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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