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P183 FRY

1997 Renault Laguna

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,942 mi
Last recorded137,942 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 FRY
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 137,942 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)

rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2016 137,942 miles

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 136,352 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding but not excessive

towbar corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2015 136,352 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside rear brake binding but not excessive

towbar corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2014 132,741 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 132,741 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 129,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 129,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 129,044 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 119,514 miles

Aux drive belt squeaking

Coolant level on min

Oil leak from gear selector

Pass 2 Mar 2010 109,057 miles

slight movement to n/s & o/s steering arms

Fail 2 Mar 2010 109,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

slight movement to n/s & o/s steering arms

wiper blades split

Pass 19 Mar 2009 99,549 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 86,966 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Mar 2007 75,405 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 75,405 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

nearside front drive shaft seal leaking gearbox oil

Pass 22 Mar 2006 62,442 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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P183 FRY is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FRY, 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 FRY registered?

P183 FRY is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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