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P125 BDF

1997 Renault Laguna

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,478 mi
Last recorded142,478 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP125 BDF
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2008 142,478 miles

nearside rear centre box exhaust rubber deteriated

slight play in offside and nearside of steering rack,not failable at time of MOT test

Fail 4 Mar 2008 142,269 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear centre box exhaust rubber deteriated

slight play in offside and nearside of steering rack,not failable at time of MOT test

Pass 2 Jan 2007 128,012 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 128,012 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 107,526 miles

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

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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P125 BDF is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Red with a 2,188cc diesel 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 P125 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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P125 BDF is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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