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P159 MRJ

1997 Renault Laguna

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,707 mi
Last recorded107,707 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 MRJ
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 107,707 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 104,931 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 104,931 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 101,577 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 94,973 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 94,973 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 92,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front number plate starting to discolour

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 MRJ is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MRJ, 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 MRJ registered?

P159 MRJ is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P159 MRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P159 MRJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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