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P143 VNP

1997 Renault Laguna

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

197,590 mi
Last recorded197,590 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 VNP
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 197,590 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 197,590 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2007 185,589 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear wheel arches corroded

damage n/s outer sill // front cross member under radiator corroded

engine oil leak rear of engine

front brake discs corroded

intersilencer outlet pipe corroded and blowing

marks in centre rear seat belt

rear number plate discoloured

rear of front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Dec 2007 185,589 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

damage n/s outer sill // front cross member under radiator corroded

engine oil leak rear of engine

front brake discs corroded

intersilencer outlet pipe corroded and blowing

marks in centre rear seat belt

rear number plate discoloured

rear of front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Dec 2006 176,318 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 176,317 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

corrosion and slight blow inter silencer

corrosion on front radiator cross member

engine oil leak

front wipers smear

marks o/s of windscreen

rear number plate discoloured

slight play both tie rods

Pass 6 Jan 2006 164,393 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outer shoulders and low tread. †

Front brake discs worn and corroded. †

Front tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders and near legal limit. †

Front wipers smear screen. †

Marks in n/s/f seat belt. †

Marks in n/s/r ( centre row ) seat belt.

P.a.s. pipes into Steering rack pinion heavily corroded. †

Rear washer not working. †

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 VNP is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VNP, 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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P143 VNP is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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