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R139 CRJ

1998 Renault Laguna

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,940 mi
Last recorded153,940 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Laguna104,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 CRJ
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2009 153,940 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear service brake your vehicle has only just met the required service brake efficiency. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (66%)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 153,933 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 145,317 miles

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre signs of perishing

offside rear wheel arch signs of corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2008 145,298 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre signs of perishing

offside rear wheel arch signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2008 145,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 136,153 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 28 Jun 2006 128,525 miles

o/s bonnet safety catch inop'.

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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R139 CRJ is a 1998 Renault Laguna in Black with a 1,783cc 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 R139 CRJ, 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 R139 CRJ registered?

R139 CRJ is a 1998 Renault Laguna, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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