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P172 OLK

1997 Renault Laguna

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,922 mi
Last recorded176,922 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 OLK
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 176,922 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 168,552 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 161,204 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 152,622 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 152,442 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 143,718 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 143,648 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 135,764 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 125,752 miles

slight damage to o/s front wheel rim

Fail 16 Feb 2006 125,401 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Slight damage to o/s front wheel rim.

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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P172 OLK is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P172 OLK, 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 P172 OLK registered?

P172 OLK is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P172 OLK safe to buy?

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