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N256 XUK

1996 Renault Laguna

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,187 mi
Last recorded110,187 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Laguna111,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN256 XUK
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2009 110,187 miles

Long fuel tank strap is rusty,

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

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

Offside front chassis is rusty,

Offside rear seat belt is attached to childs seat full exam not posible.

Oil loss at engine,

Rear of exhaustis rusty and emits noise(Fouling)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 110,056 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Long fuel tank strap is rusty,

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

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

Offside front chassis is rusty,

Offside rear seat belt is attached to childs seat full exam not posible.

Oil loss at engine,

Rear of exhaustis rusty and emits noise(Fouling)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 92,993 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 92,993 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 77,383 miles

ors tyre becoming low on tread

Fail 11 Oct 2007 77,383 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ors tyre becoming low on tread

Pass 13 Oct 2006 73,212 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 73,212 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Air bag warning lamp on,

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

Nearside rear tyre is worn at outer edge.

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

Radiator suppoprt rusty.

Slight play at nearside inner rack.

Small leak at rear exhaust joint.

Pass 17 Oct 2005 68,795 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2005 68,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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N256 XUK is a 1996 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N256 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N256 XUK registered?

N256 XUK is a 1996 Renault Laguna, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N256 XUK safe to buy?

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