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N199 NYJ

1996 Renault Laguna

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,635 mi
Last recorded92,635 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Laguna111,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN199 NYJ
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 92,635 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack/perish

creaking from n/s/f strut top mounting

minor body damage o/s/r door area

minor exhaust leak rear pipe joint

minor scratches/chips on windscreen

o/s/f steering rack gaiter damp with oil misting

various lightly corroded brake pipes

Fail 10 Oct 2013 92,835 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres starting to crack/perish

creaking from n/s/f strut top mounting

long handbrake travel

minor body damage o/s/r door area

minor exhaust leak rear pipe joint

minor scratches/chips on windscreen

o/s/f steering rack gaiter damp with oil misting

various lightly corroded brake pipes

Pass 23 Oct 2012 89,750 miles

body damage to offside

headlamp beam images poor

long travel on parking brake lever

offside front and nearside front suspension strut top mountings worn

oil leak present

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

wipers poor

Fail 23 Oct 2012 89,750 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

body damage to offside

front brake discs are in poor condition - advise replacement

headlamp beam images poor

long travel on parking brake lever

offside front and nearside front suspension strut top mountings worn

oil leak present

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

wipers poor

Pass 5 Oct 2011 85,728 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

headlamp aim patterns poor

parking brake travel long

pulley belt perishing

slight off side rear lamp interaction

wiper blade efficiency poor

front brake discs very rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2010 80,863 miles

front discs poor

slight exhaust blow

slight interaction rear lights

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2009 77,286 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 74,047 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Nov 2007 70,554 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake wear indicator wires broken

hand brake close to limit of traval

Fail 1 Nov 2007 70,554 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake wear indicator wires broken

hand brake close to limit of traval

Pass 31 Oct 2006 66,765 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 63,180 miles

nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

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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N199 NYJ is a 1996 Renault Laguna in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N199 NYJ, 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 N199 NYJ registered?

N199 NYJ is a 1996 Renault Laguna, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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