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N198 UPB

1996 Renault Laguna

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,571 mi
Last recorded55,571 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Laguna111,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN198 UPB
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 55,571 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 54,935 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 54,034 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 54,030 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 52,925 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 51,249 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 49,701 miles

chip in windscreen

both rear tyres worn on outer edge anf getting lowish

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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N198 UPB is a 1996 Renault Laguna in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N198 UPB, 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 N198 UPB registered?

N198 UPB is a 1996 Renault Laguna, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N198 UPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N198 UPB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N198 UPB have outstanding finance?

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