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N878 PLJ

1995 Renault Laguna

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

120,306 mi
Last recorded120,306 miles
Recorded on10 May 2007
Typical for 1995 Renault Laguna111,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN878 PLJ
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2007 120,306 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 120,296 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 engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 3 May 2007 120,203 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

both track rod ends knock when twisted by hand

wipers smeary rear wiper split/weak headlight patterns/nearside front tyre worn on edge/front brake pads look low

Pass 2 May 2006 114,669 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear shock absorbers top casing cups badly corroded but does not affect operation

offside front seat back loose but in upright position

offside front seat cushon loose

Fail 2 May 2006 114,669 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear shockabsorbers top casing cups badly corroded but does not affect operation

idle lumpy and engine cuts out

offside front seat back loose but in upright position

offside front seat cushon loose

power steering rack offside gaitor and top pipe into rack damp

washers poor but provide adequate liquid

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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N878 PLJ is a 1995 Renault Laguna in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 N878 PLJ, 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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N878 PLJ is a 1995 Renault Laguna, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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