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P169 OND

1997 Renault Laguna

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,950 mi
Last recorded168,950 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 OND
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 168,950 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2009 168,950 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2008 163,901 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2008 163,901 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2007 157,511 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2007 157,404 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2006 147,519 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2006 147,519 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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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P169 OND is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Purple with a 1,998cc 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 P169 OND, 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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P169 OND is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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