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P174 VHR

1997 Renault Laguna

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

166,101 mi
Last recorded166,101 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 VHR
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 166,101 miles

Front near side coil spring is fractured on its tag end.

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 166,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front near side coil spring is fractured on its tag end.

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 166,101 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 166,101 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 159,859 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 154,029 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 154,029 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 149,585 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 149,341 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 142,485 miles

front nearside wheel bearing sligtly noisey

Pass 22 Jun 2006 133,587 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 133,587 miles

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

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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P174 VHR is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P174 VHR, 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 P174 VHR registered?

P174 VHR is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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