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P171 SBX

1997 Renault Laguna

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,612 mi
Last recorded175,612 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 SBX
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 175,612 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 175,612 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 166,566 miles

Advise corrosion nearside floor

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 157,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 150,371 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 150,371 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 142,544 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 134,690 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 125,716 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 125,716 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 116,833 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 108,822 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 108,822 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 100,201 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 91,058 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 91,058 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 82,415 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 82,415 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 SBX is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SBX, 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 SBX registered?

P171 SBX is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 8 July 1997.

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