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P149 FJM

1997 Renault Laguna

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

144,060 mi
Last recorded144,060 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 FJM
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2013 144,060 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 144,049 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 142,999 miles

FRONT RADIATOR SUPPORT BAR CORRODED

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

Fail 23 Dec 2011 142,996 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

FRONT RADIATOR SUPPORT BAR CORRODED

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 138,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s front sub frame damaged

radiator mounting corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2010 138,174 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s front sub frame damaged

radiator mounting corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2009 134,936 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front subframe damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2009 134,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front subframe damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2008 30,340 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 124,672 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 124,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 117,158 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 117,158 miles

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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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P149 FJM is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 P149 FJM, 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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P149 FJM is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 9 June 1997.

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