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P159 OLK

1997 Renault Laguna

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

185,204 mi
Last recorded185,204 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 OLK
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 185,204 miles

both front chassis rail slightly corroded

both fuel tank strapes slightly corroded

both rack joint has slight play

both rear axle bushes slightly perished and require attention soon

both rear shocker bushes slightly perished

front crossmember corroded in non perscribed area

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

front wishbone bushes slightly perished

nearside rear wheel slightly damaged

offside front shocker has a light misting of oil

rear crossmember corroded non perscribed area

secondary blue side light fitted illegal

Fail 28 Jul 2011 185,192 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front chassis rail slightly corroded

both fuel tank strapes slightly corroded

both rack joint has slight play

both rear axle bushes slightly perished and require attention soon

both rear shocker bushes slightly perished

front crossmember corroded in non perscribed area

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

front wishbone bushes slightly perished

nearside rear wheel slightly damaged

offside front shocker has a light misting of oil

rear crossmember corroded non perscribed area

secondary blue side light fitted illegal

Pass 16 Aug 2010 178,027 miles

air bag light on

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside track rod end has slight play

offside front tyre on legal limit

offside headlight aim on lower limit

several chips in windscreen

Fail 28 Jun 2010 178,023 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

front and rear brake disc slightly corroded

offside centre exhaust rubber slightly perished

Pass 6 Jun 2008

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

both windscreen suckers removed for mot

n/s/r door catch faulty

Fail 31 May 2008

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

both windscreen suckers removed for mot

n/s/r door catch faulty

Pass 31 May 2007 167,684 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

n/s/r door catch faulty

Pass 23 May 2006 161,710 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 161,710 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OLK is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P159 OLK, 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 OLK registered?

P159 OLK is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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