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P156 TFB

1997 Renault Laguna

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,531 mi
Last recorded149,531 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 TFB
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 149,531 miles

Centre exhaust mount missing but held up ok

Just met emmision limits

nearside front pad warning wire adrift

offside front brake hose damaged but not showing cords

Fail 20 Dec 2011 149,531 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre exhaust mount missing but held up ok

Just met emmision limits

nearside front pad warning wire adrift

offside front brake hose damaged but not showing cords

Pass 5 Jan 2011 141,663 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 141,663 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 131,896 miles

both rear axle bushes worn & split slight play

chassi legs rusty

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Fail 13 Nov 2009 131,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear axle bushes worn & split slight play

chassi legs rusty

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 15 Nov 2008 122,287 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 122,287 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 111,766 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 111,765 miles

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 101,709 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 101,706 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 TFB is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TFB, 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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P156 TFB is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 13 February 1997.

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