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P143 HBL

1997 Renault Laguna

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,928 mi
Last recorded144,928 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 HBL
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2008 144,928 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 144,928 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 133,025 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 97,115 miles

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

offside rear bearing noisey

Fail 2 Oct 2006 97,113 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

offside rear bearing noisey

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 HBL is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P143 HBL, 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 HBL registered?

P143 HBL is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P143 HBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P143 HBL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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