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P161 FJU

1997 Renault Laguna

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,544 mi
Last recorded137,544 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 FJU
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 137,544 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 134,551 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 134,548 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 130,598 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 126,926 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 123,111 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 123,103 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 118,943 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 108,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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P161 FJU is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P161 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P161 FJU?

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What year was P161 FJU registered?

P161 FJU is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P161 FJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P161 FJU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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