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N159 LHG

1996 Renault Laguna

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,445 mi
Last recorded128,445 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Laguna111,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN159 LHG
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 128,445 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

front crossmember corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 19 Mar 2011 127,668 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Mar 2011 127,668 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Oct 2009 126,878 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Oct 2009 126,878 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Oct 2008 119,237 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2008 119,237 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2007 112,325 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 112,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake discs getting thin near to limit --- advise nearside wiper blade for bigger one --- exhaust rattling on heat shield

Pass 10 Oct 2006 107,569 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 98,336 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 LHG is a 1996 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 N159 LHG registered?

N159 LHG is a 1996 Renault Laguna, first registered on 5 June 1996.

Is N159 LHG safe to buy?

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