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N169 HOR

1996 Renault Laguna

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,430 mi
Last recorded115,430 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Laguna111,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN169 HOR
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 115,430 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 May 2010 115,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 110,092 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 110,092 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2008 104,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wiperblades worn

nearside front brake hose ferrule corroded

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

bonnet does not latch securely shut, holding on the safety latch

Pass 27 Oct 2006 91,959 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 91,959 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

slight in balance to the front brakes

slight increase decrease to rear brakes

washer jets parshly bloked but allowing ampel water to the screen

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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N169 HOR is a 1996 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N169 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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N169 HOR is a 1996 Renault Laguna, first registered on 5 June 1996.

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