CarVerify

Free Car Check

N182 CNW

1996 Renault Laguna

Red Petrol 1783cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,804 mi
Last recorded142,804 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Laguna111,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN182 CNW
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 142,804 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 142,793 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2011 138,230 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 138,420 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 134,107 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 134,059 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 130,325 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2008 130,321 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2007 123,160 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2007 123,160 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Feb 2006 115,657 miles

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

radiator resting panel corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2006 115,657 miles

radiator resting panel corroded

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
Full Renault Laguna reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N182 CNW is a 1996 Renault Laguna in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N182 CNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N182 CNW?

You can check the full history of N182 CNW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N182 CNW registered?

N182 CNW is a 1996 Renault Laguna, first registered on 19 February 1996.

Is N182 CNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N182 CNW shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N182 CNW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N182 CNW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.