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P171 MRJ

1997 Renault Laguna

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,556 mi
Last recorded107,556 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 MRJ
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 107,556 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 107,553 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 103,128 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 103,124 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2008 98,082 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 98,063 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

bad oil leak on engine

interior mirror loose

Pass 11 Apr 2007 94,127 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 88,882 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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P171 MRJ is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P171 MRJ, 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 P171 MRJ registered?

P171 MRJ is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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