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N176 HLC

1996 Renault Laguna

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,997 mi
Last recorded141,997 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Renault Laguna111,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN176 HLC
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 141,997 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 140,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2018 140,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box join blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 138,193 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt stabiliser link arm dust cover pinholed very slgihtly (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill rusty + weak very slightly (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill getting rusty + weak slightly (5.2.6)

Fail 22 May 2017 138,193 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt stabiliser link arm dust cover pinholed very slgihtly (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill rusty + weak very slightly (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill getting rusty + weak slightly (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f + n/s/f wipers not cleaning screen (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 135,795 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing flaky very slightly (5.2.6)

Pass 26 May 2015 131,647 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 128,801 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 125,697 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 122,899 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f + n/s/f macpherson strut top mounts cracked very slightly

Fail 24 May 2012 122,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

o/s/f + n/s/f macpherson strut top mounts cracked very slightly

Pass 25 May 2011 118,367 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 115,528 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2009 112,891 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2008 110,496 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 103,072 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 100,805 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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N176 HLC is a 1996 Renault Laguna in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N176 HLC, 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 N176 HLC registered?

N176 HLC is a 1996 Renault Laguna, first registered on 30 January 1996.

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