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N252 HMB

1996 Renault Laguna

White Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,303 mi
Last recorded87,303 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Laguna111,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN252 HMB
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 87,303 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 87,303 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 82,189 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

power steering pump has a slight leak.

Pass 12 Feb 2008 82,189 miles

power steering pump has a slight leak.

Fail 11 Feb 2008 82,187 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2006 69,466 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 64,204 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 64,193 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N252 HMB is a 1996 Renault Laguna in White with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N252 HMB, 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 N252 HMB registered?

N252 HMB is a 1996 Renault Laguna, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N252 HMB safe to buy?

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