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R131 FMJ

1998 Renault Laguna

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,553 mi
Last recorded126,553 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Laguna104,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 FMJ
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 126,553 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 126,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut cracked lower spring cup. (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 122,310 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 117,156 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 112,716 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine has a bad oil leak

front valvance is corroded and has holes

rear of offside sill has a hole

Fail 24 Sep 2012 108,130 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 108,130 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 103,219 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 98,606 miles

front brake discs and pads thin

Pass 28 Sep 2009 94,241 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 94,241 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 89,643 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 85,163 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 81,373 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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R131 FMJ is a 1998 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R131 FMJ, 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 R131 FMJ registered?

R131 FMJ is a 1998 Renault Laguna, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R131 FMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R131 FMJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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