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P128 LOB

1997 Renault Laguna

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,910 mi
Last recorded168,910 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP128 LOB
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2011 168,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front exhaust corroded and starting to leak

long handbrake travel

oil leaking from engine

passenger rear tyre worn to 2mm drivers 3mm and both perished

passenger wiper split

slight play in passenger front anti roll bar link and rubbers split

Pass 20 Apr 2010 161,828 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 156,070 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

rear exhaust mounting has started cracking

Fail 31 Mar 2009 156,063 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

rear exhaust mounting has started cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2008 149,786 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 149,785 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 144,950 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 144,919 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 135,481 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 135,481 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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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P128 LOB is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P128 LOB, 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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P128 LOB is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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