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P168 WBO

1997 Renault Laguna

White Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,143 mi
Last recorded175,143 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 WBO
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2009 175,143 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 173,328 miles

ADVISED- n/s outter sill scrapped/damage . . .not effective

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

ADVISED- front cross member corrodded (rad/panel support)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2009 173,327 miles

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

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

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

ADVISED- n/s outter sill scrapped/damage . . .not effective

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

ADVISED- front cross member corrodded (rad/panel support)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2008 163,658 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust front/cat corroded

fuel tank support straps corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear flex hose ends corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2008 163,658 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine oil leak

exhaust front/cat corroded

fuel tank support straps corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear flex hose ends corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2007 159,044 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 151,050 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 151,050 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WBO is a 1997 Renault Laguna in White with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P168 WBO, 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 P168 WBO registered?

P168 WBO is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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