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P161 SBX

1997 Renault Laguna

White Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,848 mi
Last recorded153,848 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 SBX
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2008 153,848 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 153,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 146,490 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 136,029 miles

1 fuel tank strap missing still secure

Smell of petrol no visible leaks

Fail 30 Jun 2006 136,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2006 136,013 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

1 tank strap snapped, tank still secure

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 SBX is a 1997 Renault Laguna in White with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P161 SBX, 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 P161 SBX registered?

P161 SBX is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P161 SBX safe to buy?

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