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P142 MDB

1997 Renault Laguna

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,207 mi
Last recorded92,207 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2006
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 MDB
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2006 92,207 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 92,199 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to nearside front outer door sill

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

front brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

rear number plate deteriorating

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Pass 24 May 2005 91,042 miles

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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P142 MDB is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P142 MDB, 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 P142 MDB registered?

P142 MDB is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P142 MDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P142 MDB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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