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N177 XRC

1996 Renault Laguna

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,376 mi
Last recorded127,376 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Laguna111,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN177 XRC
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2010 127,376 miles

all 4 discs corroded with heat spots

front road springs corroded

rear pads wearing low

slight play in nearside front drop link

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 31 Jul 2009 121,049 miles

both front road springs corroded

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to numerous brake pipes

corrosion to underside of vehicle including sub frame

slight blow on exhaust

slight play in both track rod ends

Fail 31 Jul 2009 121,049 miles

corrosion to numerous brake pipes

both front road springs corroded

corrosion to exhaust system

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

corrosion to underside of vehicle including sub frame

slight blow on exhaust

slight play in both track rod ends

Pass 8 Aug 2008 115,893 miles

airbag light illuminated

corrosion to front road springs

corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

slight play in nearside front drop link

slight play in offside of steering assembly

Pass 11 Aug 2007 109,141 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 109,141 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

fuel tank strap snapped

rear discs wearing thin

slight play in steering rack

tracking

Pass 28 Jul 2006 102,190 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 102,190 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front discs lipped

one securing strap broken from petrol tank but tank still secure

slight blow from exhaust

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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N177 XRC is a 1996 Renault Laguna in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N177 XRC, 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 N177 XRC registered?

N177 XRC is a 1996 Renault Laguna, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N177 XRC safe to buy?

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