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R144 COT

1998 Renault Laguna

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,199 mi
Last recorded134,199 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Laguna104,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 COT
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2009 134,199 miles

TAILGATE INSECURE.STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.O/S/F SEAT BELT WEBBING DAMAGED.OIL LEVEL LOW/LEAKS.CORROSION R SUBFRAME AREA IN C SUSPENSION/BRAKES.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS STEERING/SUSPENSION.PADS CLOSE LIMIT.O/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 24 Jun 2009 134,174 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

TAILGATE INSECURE.STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.O/S/F SEAT BELT WEBBING DAMAGED.OIL LEVEL LOW/LEAKS.CORROSION R SUBFRAME AREA IN C SUSPENSION/BRAKES.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS STEERING/SUSPENSION.PADS CLOSE LIMIT.O/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 30 Jun 2008 124,119 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 124,119 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

SEAT BELTS MISC DAMAGE.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.OIL LEVEL LOW.O/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.SCREEN DAMAGE.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 115,653 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 99,373 miles

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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R144 COT is a 1998 Renault Laguna in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R144 COT, 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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R144 COT is a 1998 Renault Laguna, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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