MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,953 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
major oil leak from engine area
o/s front tyre slightly perishing on side wall
possible slight exhaust blow from manifold area.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
bad oil leak engine area
both front indicators losing thier colour
o/s/f lower sus arm inner bushes soaked in oil
petrol tank support straps corroded
power steering rack covered in oil
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
How Reliable is the Renault Laguna?
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R138 OVT is a 1998 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 OVT, 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 OVT registered?
R138 OVT is a 1998 Renault Laguna, first registered on 26 June 1998.
Is R138 OVT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R138 OVT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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