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P143 CPH

1997 Renault Laguna

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

208,632 mi
Last recorded208,632 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 CPH
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 208,632 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 203,773 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 203,662 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 198,681 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 198,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 193,541 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 187,490 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 182,449 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 179,341 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P143 CPH is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P143 CPH, 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 P143 CPH registered?

P143 CPH is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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