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R136 HWU

1998 Renault Laguna

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,618 mi
Last recorded138,618 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Renault Laguna104,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 HWU
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2007 138,618 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 138,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 130,094 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 130,092 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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R136 HWU is a 1998 Renault Laguna in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R136 HWU, 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 R136 HWU registered?

R136 HWU is a 1998 Renault Laguna, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R136 HWU safe to buy?

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