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P168 SVL

1997 Renault Laguna

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

139,424 mi
Last recorded139,424 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 SVL
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2010 139,424 miles

radiator lower mounting panel corroded

rear panel mounting brake limit valve corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2010 139,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnet safty catch seized

radiator lower mounting panel corroded

rear panel mounting brake limit valve corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2008 125,595 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 125,307 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 112,012 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 112,012 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2007 96,958 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 96,958 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

slight exhaust leak at rear

Pass 9 Jan 2006 79,360 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 72,933 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 72,889 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P168 SVL is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P168 SVL, 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

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What year was P168 SVL registered?

P168 SVL is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P168 SVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P168 SVL shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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