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R133 BVR

1998 Renault Laguna

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,329 mi
Last recorded155,329 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Laguna104,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 BVR
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 155,329 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 149,269 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 149,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 142,761 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear tyre signs of wear

Fail 14 Feb 2008 142,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear tyre signs of wear

Pass 30 Jan 2007 125,770 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 125,767 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear wheel cylinder signs of leaking

Pass 1 Feb 2006 109,633 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 109,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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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R133 BVR is a 1998 Renault Laguna in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R133 BVR, 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 R133 BVR registered?

R133 BVR is a 1998 Renault Laguna, first registered on 23 February 1998.

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