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P165 VDS

1997 Renault Laguna

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,311 mi
Last recorded89,311 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 VDS
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2008 89,311 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 83,704 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 83,672 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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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P165 VDS is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P165 VDS, 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 P165 VDS registered?

P165 VDS is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P165 VDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P165 VDS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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