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P145 VGN

1997 Renault Laguna

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

83,429 mi
Last recorded83,429 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP145 VGN
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2007 83,429 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 83,412 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 83,392 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 60,661 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 60,661 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P145 VGN is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P145 VGN, 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 P145 VGN registered?

P145 VGN is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P145 VGN safe to buy?

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