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P131 PEV

1997 Renault Laguna

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,780 mi
Last recorded91,780 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 PEV
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 91,780 miles

bonnet release poor

metal pipes and flexi ferrules rusting

near side door outside opening poor

oil leaks

Fail 15 Oct 2009 91,780 miles

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

bonnet release poor

metal pipes and flexi ferrules rusting

near side door outside opening poor

oil leaks

Pass 15 Oct 2008 88,696 miles

engine oil leaks

long parking brake lever travel

p.a.s pump leaking

Fail 14 Oct 2008 88,696 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine oil leaks

long parking brake lever travel

p.a.s pump leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2007 84,478 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 80,504 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 80,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 76,541 miles

FUEL TANK SECURING STRAP CORRODED

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2005 76,541 miles

FUEL TANK SECURING STRAP CORRODED

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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P131 PEV is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P131 PEV, 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 P131 PEV registered?

P131 PEV is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P131 PEV safe to buy?

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