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P123 VGA

1997 Renault Laguna

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,903 mi
Last recorded79,903 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 VGA
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2009 79,903 miles

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

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

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2007 70,610 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 67,697 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 63,747 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 63,747 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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P123 VGA is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P123 VGA, 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 P123 VGA registered?

P123 VGA is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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