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P156 AFH

1997 Renault Laguna

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 AFH
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2009

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

Offside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise underside of vehicle deteriorating and will require extensive attention in the near future

Pass 18 Jul 2008 125,303 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 125,277 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both headlamps poor but ok patterns

exhaust system rusty

play at power steering rack etc

rattle at front exhaust

rear cross member at rear brake compensator rusty

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2007 116,431 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 109,015 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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P156 AFH is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P156 AFH, 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 P156 AFH registered?

P156 AFH is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P156 AFH safe to buy?

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