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P140 NSF

1997 Renault Laguna

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,961 mi
Last recorded128,961 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 NSF
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2010 128,961 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

alot of travel on h/brake lever

n/sf tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 8 Jan 2010 128,930 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

alot of travel on h/brake lever

n/sf tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 9 Jan 2009 121,793 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 121,793 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

corrosion showing at rear axel mounting points

exhaust system blowing slightly

front brake discs and pads showing wear

metal brake pipes at rear showing slight corrosion in places

Pass 15 Jan 2008 115,326 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 115,294 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2007 108,761 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 102,251 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 102,251 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 102,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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P140 NSF is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P140 NSF, 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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P140 NSF is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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