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R142 USL

1998 Renault Laguna

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

186,078 mi
Last recorded186,078 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2006
Typical for 1998 Renault Laguna104,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 USL
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2006 186,078 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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 USL is a 1998 Renault Laguna in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 USL, 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 USL registered?

R142 USL is a 1998 Renault Laguna, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R142 USL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R142 USL shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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