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P183 DPF

1997 Renault Laguna

Purple Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,818 mi
Last recorded72,818 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 DPF
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 72,818 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 72,766 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 67,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Dec 2009 63,458 miles

both front brake discs are lipped

engine has an oil leak

exhaust system is corroded

offside front tyre is starting to perish

offside rear tyre is starting to perish on sidewall

Pass 19 Dec 2008 60,123 miles

both front brake discs are lipped

exhaust system is corroded

nearside rear tyre is starting to perish on sidewall

offside front wing mirror is taped

Fail 13 Dec 2008 60,123 miles

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

both front brake discs are lipped

exhaust system is corroded

nearside rear tyre is starting to perish on sidewall

offside front wing mirror is taped

Pass 14 Dec 2007 58,023 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 55,823 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 55,817 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front brake discs slightly rusty

both front brake pad warning wires broken

centre exhaust rusty but not blowing

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking but not to canvas

squeaky belt

underside of vehicle undersealed

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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P183 DPF is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Purple with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P183 DPF, 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 P183 DPF registered?

P183 DPF is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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