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N861 DFV

1995 Renault Laguna

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,031 mi
Last recorded179,031 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1995 Renault Laguna111,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN861 DFV
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2016 179,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 167,454 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 152,390 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 152,390 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 141,003 miles

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)

nearside rear tyre twisted outside edge

Pass 23 Jul 2012 133,330 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 125,909 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 125,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

unable to open bonnet

Pass 13 Jul 2010 117,128 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 117,126 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Jul 2009 109,551 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 100,798 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2007 94,378 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2006 18,760 miles

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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N861 DFV is a 1995 Renault Laguna in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1995 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 111,571 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 N861 DFV, 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 31 years old, this Renault Laguna is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N861 DFV is a 1995 Renault Laguna, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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