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N171 FHL

1996 Renault Laguna

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,057 mi
Last recorded100,057 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Laguna111,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN171 FHL
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 100,057 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion rear axle (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 100,057 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion rear axle (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 99,217 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 99,217 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 98,055 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 98,053 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

ALL brake pipes undersealed

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

offside front tyre slightly feathered on outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2013 93,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 91,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 89,381 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 85,644 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 85,644 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 83,238 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 79,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2007 78,203 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2006 74,383 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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N171 FHL is a 1996 Renault Laguna in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N171 FHL, 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 N171 FHL registered?

N171 FHL is a 1996 Renault Laguna, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N171 FHL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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