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R105 GBX

1998 Renault Laguna

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,231 mi
Last recorded147,231 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Laguna104,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 GBX
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 147,231 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 147,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs excessively worn

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s/f brake slight binding

parkbrake travel excessive

Pass 3 Apr 2010 140,330 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 135,937 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 135,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 129,454 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to fuel tank straps

corrosion to radiator support cross member

corrosion to rear cross member

cracking to nearside front steering arm gaiter

heavy corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch, but not perforated

slight deterioration to offside front wiper blade

surface corrosion to front and rear of chassis

Fail 4 Mar 2008 129,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to fuel tank straps

corrosion to radiator support cross member

corrosion to rear cross member

cracking to nearside front steering arm gaiter

heavy corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch, but not perforated

slight deterioration to offside front wiper blade

surface corrosion to front and rear of chassis

Pass 26 Feb 2007 118,831 miles

corrosion to nearside wheel arch

corrosion to rear cross member

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

corrosion to front cross member

corrosion to fuel tank straps

slight play in offside steering arm

slight wear to offside subframe rear bush

surface corrosion to front anti-roll bar

surface corrosion to front chassis

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

surface corrosion to servo housing

surface corrosion to sparewheel well

surface corrosion to sub frame

underbody mud flap partially detached

Fail 23 Feb 2007 118,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to front cross member

corrosion to fuel tank straps

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

corrosion to rear cross member

nearside bumper skirt partially detatched

slight play in offside steering arm

slight wear to offside subframe rear bush

surface corosion to spare wheel well

surface corrosion to anti-roll bar

surface corrosion to front chassis

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

surface corrosion to servo housing

surface corrosion to sub frame

underbody mud flap partially detached

Pass 28 Feb 2006 109,076 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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R105 GBX is a 1998 Renault Laguna in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 104,157 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 R105 GBX, 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 28 years old, this Renault Laguna is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R105 GBX is a 1998 Renault Laguna, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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