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N162 DAB

1996 Renault Laguna

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

207,474 mi
Last recorded207,474 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Laguna111,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN162 DAB
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2010 207,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

serious engine oil leak - n/s/r door sticking both rear brake flexy feruls corroded - slight binding n/s/r brake - slight gas leak from exhaust manifold

Pass 29 Nov 2010 207,474 miles

serious engine oil leak - n/s/r door sticking both rear brake flexy feruls corroded - slight binding n/s/r brake - slight gas leak from exhaust manifold

Pass 30 Nov 2009 206,004 miles

O/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2MM ON EDGES REQ CHANGE SOON - front brake pads low aprx 70% worn - slight gas leak from all exhaust joints

front reg plate start to fade - minor stone chips front w/screen - serious engine oil leaks - both rear brake flexy hose feruls corroded - both n/s and o/s rear inner sills corroded/peeling -

Fail 30 Nov 2009 206,004 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

O/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2MM ON EDGES REQ CHANGE SOON - front brake pads low aprx 70% worn - slight gas leak from all exhaust joints

front reg plate start to fade - minor stone chips front w/screen - serious engine oil leaks - both rear brake flexy hose feruls corroded - both n/s and o/s rear inner sills corroded/peeling -

Pass 14 Nov 2008 203,351 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 203,351 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 191,886 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 191,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2006 175,216 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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N162 DAB is a 1996 Renault Laguna in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 N162 DAB, 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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N162 DAB is a 1996 Renault Laguna, first registered on 16 February 1996.

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