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N251 XUK

1996 Renault Laguna

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

117,799 mi
Last recorded117,799 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Renault Laguna111,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN251 XUK
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 117,799 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 117,799 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 115,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 115,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 114,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 114,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 110,484 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S door mirror broken

N/S/R tyre tread and walls cracking

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Radiator mounting crossmember heavily rusted

Rear boot floor rusted through

Pass 20 Feb 2014 106,443 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S door mirror glass smashed

N/S/R tyre inner and outer walls cracking

O/S/F tyre worn low on edges

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Radiator mounting crossmember badly rusted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 106,443 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Engine oil level very low

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S door mirror glass smashed

N/S/R tyre inner and outer walls cracking

O/S/F tyre worn low on edges

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Radiator mounting crossmember badly rusted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 104,536 miles

Front brake discs heavily rusted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Radiator mounting crossmember badly rusted

Rear tyres inner and outer walls cracking

Fail 14 Feb 2013 104,536 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake discs heavily rusted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Radiator mounting crossmember badly rusted

Rear tyres inner and outer walls cracking

Pass 10 Feb 2012 99,908 miles

Brake discs rusting

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Radiator,mounting crossmember badly corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2012 99,908 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake discs rusting

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Radiator,mounting crossmember badly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2011 97,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs rusted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/R brake backing plate slightly damp

Radiator crossmember mounting rusting

Fail 9 Feb 2011 97,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs rusted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/R brake backing plate slightly damp

Radiator crossmember mounting rusting

Pass 10 Feb 2010 95,413 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 93,055 miles

Radiator support crossmember badly corroded.

Pass 12 Feb 2008 90,680 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 88,017 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 88,017 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 85,129 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 85,129 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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N251 XUK is a 1996 Renault Laguna in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 N251 XUK, 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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N251 XUK is a 1996 Renault Laguna, first registered on 26 March 1996.

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