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P179 XHU

1997 Renault Laguna

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,746 mi
Last recorded84,746 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 XHU
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 84,746 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 84,746 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 84,363 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 84,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 84,028 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 84,028 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 83,466 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 83,466 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 82,899 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 82,274 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 81,303 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 80,418 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 80,404 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 79,098 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 77,644 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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P179 XHU is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P179 XHU, 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 P179 XHU registered?

P179 XHU is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P179 XHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P179 XHU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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