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P117 BDF

1997 Renault Laguna

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,115 mi
Last recorded113,115 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 BDF
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2011 113,115 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2011 113,115 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2010 110,244 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2010 110,244 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 107,377 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 104,049 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 104,049 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 114,390 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 114,388 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 93,674 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 93,674 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 85,964 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres +ns front tyre worn on edges

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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P117 BDF is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1997 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 111,018 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 P117 BDF, 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 29 years old, this Renault Laguna is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P117 BDF registered?

P117 BDF is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P117 BDF safe to buy?

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