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R138 BNG

1998 Renault Laguna

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,347 mi
Last recorded143,347 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Laguna104,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 BNG
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 143,347 miles

Airbag lamp on

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front fog lamp inoperative

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion starting to the fuel tank straps

Slight corrosion starting to the underside of vehicle/chassis/suspension/steering/braking/exhaust components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 140,860 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 140,860 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2011

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pipes corroded

vehicle in general has light corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2011

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pipes corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicle in general has light corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2008 126,210 miles

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

both front tyers worn on inner and outer edges

frontpipe fitting kit corroded

rear window wiper split

tracking check due to tyer wear

Fail 11 Apr 2008 126,096 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyers worn on inner and outer edges

frontpipe fitting kit badly corroded

rear window wiper split

tracking check due to tyer wear

Pass 11 Apr 2007 118,563 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 118,315 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 106,406 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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R138 BNG is a 1998 Renault Laguna in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R138 BNG, 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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R138 BNG is a 1998 Renault Laguna, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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