MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,988 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
bulbs out in high density brake light
slight corrosion on offside rear outer sill
slight play in offside rack arm
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
slight play rack and pinnion
Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Renault Laguna?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P143 VUG is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 VUG, 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 VUG is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 21 March 1997.
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