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P185 FHC

1997 Renault Laguna

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Renault Laguna111,018 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 FHC
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2006
Fail 26 Jan 2006

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

gear box oil leak

o/s/r tyre low tread

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play o/s steering rack

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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P185 FHC is a 1997 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 P185 FHC, 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 P185 FHC registered?

P185 FHC is a 1997 Renault Laguna, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P185 FHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P185 FHC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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