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P143 OFS

1997 Renault Laguna

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,922 mi
Last recorded113,922 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 OFS
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 113,922 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 109,547 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 106,019 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 102,476 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 98,944 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 93,625 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 93,622 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 90,228 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 90,228 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 84,942 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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P143 OFS is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OFS, 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 OFS registered?

P143 OFS is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 8 April 1997.

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