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P160 VYJ

1997 Renault Laguna

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

83,550 mi
Last recorded83,550 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 VYJ
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 83,550 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 83,530 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle/torsion bar bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle/torsion bar bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected pad sensor wire broken (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected pad sensor wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 81,457 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 81,457 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 78,836 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 78,789 miles

Fuel tank insecure small tank strap adjacent to offside rear wheel snapped (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 77,283 miles

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 22 Jul 2014 76,448 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 75,484 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2013 75,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit and cracked and perrished on sidewalls

Pass 6 Jun 2012 74,515 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2011 73,302 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 73,302 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 72,340 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 72,298 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Apr 2009 71,247 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brakes imbalanced

Fail 1 Apr 2009 71,247 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

brake pad warning wire broken on offside front

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 20 Mar 2008 70,098 miles

front tyres getting low on inner edge

offside rear tyre low and perished

Pass 5 Mar 2007 68,154 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 68,097 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyres sidewalls and tread splitting

Pass 25 Nov 2005 66,001 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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P160 VYJ is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P160 VYJ, 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 P160 VYJ registered?

P160 VYJ is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 11 January 1997.

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