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N203 UPG

1996 Renault Laguna

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,441 mi
Last recorded141,441 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Laguna111,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN203 UPG
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 141,441 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake discs rusty

Fail 25 Jul 2011 141,441 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake discs rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2010 137,495 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs for pitting and slight corrosion

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

Fail 23 Jun 2010 137,495 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs for pitting and slight corrosion

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

Pass 3 Jul 2009 133,311 miles

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

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

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

offside front bonnet release not working

play in nearside and offside front innwe rackends

rear registration plate water marked

Fail 3 Jul 2009 133,311 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

offside front bonnet release not working

play in nearside and offside front innwe rackends

rear registration plate water marked

Pass 8 Jul 2008 128,580 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 128,580 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust knockin on floor of vehcile

Pass 27 Jun 2007 123,344 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 118,186 miles

slight play in steering system in offside, nearside rear tyre, outer edge of tread for wear

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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N203 UPG is a 1996 Renault Laguna in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N203 UPG, 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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N203 UPG is a 1996 Renault Laguna, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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