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R118 SLA

1998 Renault Laguna

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,991 mi
Last recorded55,991 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Laguna104,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 SLA
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 55,991 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 58,892 miles

both outer sills weak

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Jun 2008 52,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both outer sills weak

coolant leak from heater matrix inlet pipe

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2007 50,592 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 46,524 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R118 SLA is a 1998 Renault Laguna in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 R118 SLA, 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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What year was R118 SLA registered?

R118 SLA is a 1998 Renault Laguna, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R118 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R118 SLA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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