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R131 NEP

1998 Renault Laguna

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,019 mi
Last recorded104,019 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Laguna104,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 NEP
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2008 104,019 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

radiator support pannel badly corroded

rear number plate faded

steering wheel worn with torn cover

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Nov 2008 104,019 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

radiator support pannel badly corroded

rear number plate faded

steering wheel worn with torn cover

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2007 96,753 miles

radiator support panel is corroded & holed

Fail 19 Nov 2007 96,753 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nail in nearside front tyre

offside front c.v.boot is slightly holed

offside front tyre has low pressure

radiator support panel is corroded & holed

Pass 21 Nov 2006 91,477 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 91,477 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

front wiper blades are split at ends

radiator support panel is holed

rear no plate is weather marked

Pass 16 Nov 2005 81,358 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 81,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside and offside drive shaft c.v joints very noisey indicating LOTS of WEAR,

nearside and offside front wipers not clearing perfectly

rear wiper rubber missing

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 NEP is a 1998 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R131 NEP, 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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R131 NEP is a 1998 Renault Laguna, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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