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P146 VGN

1997 Renault Laguna

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,944 mi
Last recorded109,944 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP146 VGN
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 109,944 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 107,813 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010
Fail 5 Oct 2010

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Oct 2009
Pass 17 Oct 2008 95,974 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 95,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007
Pass 25 Sep 2006 81,806 miles

air bag light on

Pass 7 Apr 2006 79,465 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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P146 VGN is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P146 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 P146 VGN registered?

P146 VGN is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P146 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P146 VGN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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