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P171 XBO

1997 Renault Laguna

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,616 mi
Last recorded71,616 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 XBO
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 71,616 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 65,720 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 65,720 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 59,478 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 59,466 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 52,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 46,841 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear shocks rusty

Fail 3 Jul 2012 46,841 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear shocks rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2011 38,800 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 29,347 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 29,347 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 18,233 miles

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

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

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

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

all front suspension components surface rust through lack of use

Pass 2 Jul 2009 18,233 miles

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

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

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

all front suspension components surface rust through lack of use

Pass 3 Jul 2008 10,543 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 10,543 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 8,793 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 8,662 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 8,298 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 XBO is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Green 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 XBO, 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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P171 XBO is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 17 May 1997.

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