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P121 VUG

1997 Renault Laguna

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

136,089 mi
Last recorded136,089 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 VUG
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 136,089 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 136,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 130,902 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 130,902 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 128,951 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 128,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2008 127,229 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front indicator lamps loose

both rear flei-pipe ferrils corroded near rear brake compensator

exhaust emissions only just within limits, suspect cat fault

gearbox noisey when front wheels spun

nearside front drive shaft noisey

nearside rear tyre wall scrubbed and perishing

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

power steering cooler/ pipes at front of vehicle insecure and hanging low

offside front abs wire insecure and fouling

Fail 31 Jan 2008 127,229 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front indicator lamps loose

both rear flei-pipe ferrils corroded near rear brake compensator

exhaust emissions only just within limits, suspect cat fault

gearbox noisey when front wheels spun

nearside front drive shaft noisey

nearside rear tyre wall scrubbed and perishing

power steering cooler/ pipes at front of vehicle insecure and hanging low

offside front abs wire insecure and fouling

Pass 5 Feb 2007 125,496 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 123,381 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 123,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

power steering belt cracked.

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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P121 VUG is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P121 VUG, 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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P121 VUG is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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