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P183 FFC

1997 Renault Laguna

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,368 mi
Last recorded176,368 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 FFC
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2008 176,368 miles

travel to handbrake

Fail 19 Apr 2008 176,259 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

travel to handbrake

Pass 24 Apr 2007 166,880 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 166,783 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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)

corrosion to leading fuel tank strap

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 138,448 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 138,448 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advance uneven wear to o/s/r tyre

front brake pipe warning wires broken

front crossmember/radiator support panel corroded

fuel tank mounting straps corroded

rear axle beam main mounting bushes slightly perished

spare tyre flat in carrier

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 FFC is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P183 FFC, 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 FFC registered?

P183 FFC is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 31 March 1997.

Is P183 FFC safe to buy?

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