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P143 XAW

1997 Renault Laguna

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,600 mi
Last recorded122,600 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2014 122,600 miles

corrosion all round, dics pitted.

Fail 20 Sep 2008 183,918 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 183,918 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 17,249 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 17,249 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 158,570 miles

front section of exhaust corroding

n/s/r tyre on 4mm

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

rear tyre sidewalls perishing

rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 Jul 2006 158,570 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

front section of exhaust corroding

n/s/r tyre on 4mm

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

rear tyre sidewalls perishing

rear wiper blade split

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 XAW 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 XAW, 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 XAW registered?

P143 XAW is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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