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P126 VNP

1997 Renault Laguna

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,190 mi
Last recorded167,190 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 VNP
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2008 167,190 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

boot floor badly corroded.

front brake disc inner surfaces corroding.

fuel tank strap broken.

play in steering rack nearside ball joint.

rear centre seat belt stalk jammed.

rear registration plate discoloured.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 167,190 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

boot floor badly corroded.

front brake disc inner surfaces corroding.

fuel tank strap broken.

play in steering rack nearside ball joint.

rear centre seat belt stalk jammed.

rear registration plate discoloured.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 153,769 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 153,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 138,447 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 138,447 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

some play in steering rack nearside ball joint.

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 VNP is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VNP, 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 VNP registered?

P126 VNP is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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