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N174 ABL

1996 Renault Laguna

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

108,307 mi
Last recorded108,307 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Laguna111,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN174 ABL
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2012 108,307 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

airbag light on

both aims weak

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

damage to front bumper

damage to n/s outer sill

Fail 11 Apr 2011 103,089 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition and slight blow

front brake discs worn badly

rear axle beam bushes in very poor condition

rear plate in poor condition

wiper blades poor

Pass 11 Apr 2011 103,089 miles

exhaust in poor condition and slight blow

front brake discs worn badly

rear axle beam bushes in very poor condition

rear plate in poor condition

wiper blades poor

Pass 12 Apr 2010 90,213 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 90,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 77,406 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning light on

rear number plate fading

Fail 4 Apr 2009 77,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning light on

rear number plate fading

Pass 12 Mar 2008 72,326 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 66,538 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 20 Mar 2006 60,007 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 60,007 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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N174 ABL is a 1996 Renault Laguna in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N174 ABL, 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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N174 ABL is a 1996 Renault Laguna, first registered on 8 May 1996.

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