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P170 YFV

1997 Renault Laguna

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,477 mi
Last recorded106,477 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 YFV
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2010 106,477 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 106,400 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 92,730 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 92,730 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 92,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Slight play in both front wheels

Pass 16 May 2008 79,346 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 79,346 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 72,638 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 62,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 62,856 miles

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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P170 YFV is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P170 YFV, 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 P170 YFV registered?

P170 YFV is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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