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R138 FFL

1998 Renault Laguna

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,688 mi
Last recorded128,688 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Laguna104,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 FFL
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 128,688 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust cracked at the manifold

underside of the vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2012 122,517 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 122,517 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 115,024 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 108,547 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 101,236 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 93,558 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 86,882 miles

Nearside front wiper blade split slightly.

Pass 19 Jan 2006 79,406 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 FFL 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FFL, 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 R138 FFL registered?

R138 FFL is a 1998 Renault Laguna, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R138 FFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R138 FFL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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