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R142 EVW

1998 Renault Laguna

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

129,915 mi
Last recorded129,915 miles
Recorded on29 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Laguna104,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 EVW
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 May 2010 129,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake pads worn

Pass 29 May 2010 129,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake pads worn

Pass 13 May 2009 121,849 miles

offside windscreen wiperblade worn, replacement is recommended

Fail 13 May 2009 121,849 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside windscreen wiperblade worn, replacement is recommended

Pass 31 May 2008 116,415 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 May 2008 116,415 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 109,537 miles

front service brake has a 23% imbalance

Pass 13 May 2006 102,134 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 May 2006 102,134 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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R142 EVW is a 1998 Renault Laguna in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R142 EVW, 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 R142 EVW registered?

R142 EVW is a 1998 Renault Laguna, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R142 EVW safe to buy?

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