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R134 PBL

1998 Renault Laguna

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

147,190 mi
Last recorded147,190 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Laguna104,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 PBL
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2009 147,190 miles

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

front discs rusty and scored

offside front sill damaged

wear in offside front strut housing

Fail 3 Aug 2009 147,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

front discs rusty and scored

offside front sill damaged

wear in offside front strut housing

Pass 8 Jul 2008 136,917 miles

exhaust system fowling floor and heatshields at rear

Fail 2 Jul 2008 136,447 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2008 136,307 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside headlamp beams slightly out of focus

Pass 2 Jul 2007 127,762 miles

n/s headlight pattern

o/s steering rack

Fail 30 Mar 2007 127,601 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2006 107,916 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 107,916 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

water leak on engine

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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R134 PBL is a 1998 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R134 PBL, 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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R134 PBL is a 1998 Renault Laguna, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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