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R141 SLA

1998 Renault Laguna

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

106,208 mi
Last recorded106,208 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Renault Laguna104,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 SLA
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 106,208 miles

both front brake hoses slight cracking

headlamp images poor

Fail 8 May 2019 106,208 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front brake hoses slight cracking

headlamp images poor

Pass 11 May 2018 103,145 miles

DAMAGE O/S/R LIGHT CLUSTER.

FAULT O/S/F OUTER DOOR HANDLE.

GENERAL CORROSION.

MINOR PLAY-F SUSPENSION ARMS-SUSPENSION STRUTS.

R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

SCREEN DAMAGE.

SLIGHT BIND N/S/F WHEEL.

Fail 30 Apr 2018 103,047 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

DAMAGE O/S/R LIGHT CLUSTER.

FAULT O/S/F OUTER DOOR HANDLE.

GENERAL CORROSION.

MINOR PLAY-F SUSPENSION ARMS-SUSPENSION STRUTS.

R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

SCREEN DAMAGE.

SLIGHT BIND N/S/F WHEEL.

Pass 3 May 2017 100,757 miles

damage to off side rear light unit

damage to off side front tyre side wall

brake fluid resivoir insecure

near side rear tyre side wall condition

oil leak around injectors

Fail 28 Apr 2017 100,757 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

brake fluid resivoir insecure

damage to off side front tyre side wall

damage to off side rear light unit

near side rear tyre side wall condition

oil leak around injectors

Pass 13 May 2016 96,784 miles

near side side repeater poor condition

Fail 13 May 2016 96,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

near side side repeater poor condition

Pass 14 May 2015 93,698 miles

near side head lamp poor image

near side side repeator lense missing but has an orange bulb

Pass 12 Jun 2014 91,339 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 91,336 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 88,002 miles

C STOPLIGHT PART INOP.GENERAL CORROSION.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS SUSPENSION/STEERING.O/SD/F TYRE SIGNS OF FOULING ARCH LINER.DAMAGE N/S/R TYRE TREAD.

Fail 6 Jun 2013 87,946 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

C STOPLIGHT PART INOP.GENERAL CORROSION.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS SUSPENSION/STEERING.O/SD/F TYRE SIGNS OF FOULING ARCH LINER.DAMAGE N/S/R TYRE TREAD.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 84,293 miles

SLIGHT WEAR IN RACK POSSIBLE LEAK ON POWER STEERING PUMP REAR PADS GETTING LOW N/S

Fail 24 May 2012 84,293 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SLIGHT WEAR IN RACK POSSIBLE LEAK ON POWER STEERING PUMP REAR PADS GETTING LOW N/S

Pass 17 Jun 2011 81,049 miles

WASH DELIVERY POOR.SCREEN DAMAGE.N/S/F TYRE-EDGE WORN-WALL/TREAD DAMAGE.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Fail 17 Jun 2011 81,048 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

WASH DELIVERY POOR.SCREEN DAMAGE.N/S/F TYRE-EDGE WORN-WALL/TREAD DAMAGE.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 77,974 miles

WASH DELIVERY POOR.SCREEN DAMAGE GENERAL MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.GENERAL CORROSION.DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.EMISSIONS HIGH.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 73,722 miles

BRAKE BALANCE POOR.EMISSIONS HIGH.

Fail 15 Jan 2009 73,719 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

RACK PLAY.SCREEN DAMAGE.R PADS CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 29 Jan 2008 68,868 miles

F PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT-F DISCS WORN/CORRODED-PAD WARNING WIRES BROKEN.GENERAL OLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION-RACK WORN.O/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.WHEEL RIMS DAMAGED.EMISSIONS HIGH.

Fail 29 Jan 2008 68,868 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

F PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT-F DISCS WORN/CORRODED-PAD WARNING WIRES BROKEN.GENERAL OLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION-RACK WORN.O/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.WHEEL RIMS DAMAGED.EMISSIONS HIGH.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 64,821 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 64,821 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OIL LEVEL MIN ALL TYRES LOW PRESS? PAD WARNING WIRES BROKEN GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION F PADS CLOSE LIMIT WHEEL RIMS DAMAGED

Pass 24 Jan 2006 61,282 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 61,282 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

PAD WARNING WIRES BROKEN OIL LEAKS RACK WORN

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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R141 SLA is a 1998 Renault Laguna in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R141 SLA, 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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R141 SLA is a 1998 Renault Laguna, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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