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P159 FJU

1997 Renault Laguna

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

175,432 mi
Last recorded175,432 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 FJU
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 175,432 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 172,143 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 172,126 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Additional braking device inoperative (1.5 (b))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 138,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s front inscure

Pass 19 May 2016 164,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s front seat inscure

Fail 19 May 2016 164,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

o/s front seat inscure

Pass 18 May 2015 158,432 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 151,965 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 144,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2012 135,682 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 125,899 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 116,762 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 116,762 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 109,052 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2008 99,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 91,790 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 83,035 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 83,035 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.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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P159 FJU is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P159 FJU, 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 P159 FJU registered?

P159 FJU is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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