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N159 VWN

1996 Renault Laguna

White Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,533 mi
Last recorded108,533 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Laguna111,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN159 VWN
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2008 108,533 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 108,533 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 90,828 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 80,601 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 80,658 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust mountings split.

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 VWN is a 1996 Renault Laguna in White with a 1,783cc petrol 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 N159 VWN, 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 VWN registered?

N159 VWN is a 1996 Renault Laguna, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N159 VWN safe to buy?

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