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P173 LKN

1997 Renault Laguna

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,508 mi
Last recorded168,508 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 LKN
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 168,508 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 159,356 miles

185/60/14 Tyre At Front 185/65/14 At Rear

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

Front Radiator Support Crossmember Corroded

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Tank Straps Corroded

N/S/F Tyre Has A Cut On The Inner Side Wall ,Not Deep Enough To Reach Cords

Oil leak

Power Steering Pipes Corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Number Plate Slightly Discoloured

Rear Of Exhaust Is Touching Bumper

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Torsion Bar Bushes Deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2010 159,356 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power Steering Pipes Corroded

185/60/14 Tyre At Front 185/65/14 At Rear

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

Front Radiator Support Crossmember Corroded

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Tank Straps Corroded

N/S/F Tyre Has A Cut On The Inner Side Wall ,Not Deep Enough To Reach Cords

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Number Plate Slightly Discoloured

Rear Of Exhaust Is Touching Bumper

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Torsion Bar Bushes Deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2009 152,910 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 146,379 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 May 2008 146,367 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 132,283 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s front chassis rails have slight corrosion

slight corrosion to front sub frame n/s

Pass 10 Apr 2006 121,157 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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P173 LKN is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P173 LKN, 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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P173 LKN is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 17 March 1997.

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