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P126 FJM

1997 Renault Laguna

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,464 mi
Last recorded150,464 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 FJM
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2009 150,464 miles

exh tail pipe corroded

front ind lenses missing

fuel tank strap corroded

o/s/f tyre low

Pass 25 Feb 2008 146,094 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hand brake travel long

slight play in steering rack

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 22 Feb 2008 146,092 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hand brake travel long

slight play in steering rack

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Feb 2007 139,128 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank straps corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 Feb 2007 139,128 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank straps corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Feb 2006 128,635 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 128,635 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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P126 FJM is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P126 FJM, 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 P126 FJM registered?

P126 FJM is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P126 FJM safe to buy?

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