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R144 NEG

1998 Renault Laguna

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

165,715 mi
Last recorded165,715 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Laguna104,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 NEG
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 165,715 miles

corrosion at front radiator mounting

front tyres very perished

n/s washer jet inop

signs of PAS/oil leaks

slight corrosion at: sills/front and rear chassis/floor pans

slight exhaust blow

slight play front inner steering rack joints

Fail 28 Jan 2016 165,715 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

corrosion at front radiator mounting

front tyres very perished

n/s washer jet inop

signs of PAS/oil leaks

slight corrosion at: sills/front and rear chassis/floor pans

slight exhaust blow

slight play front inner steering rack joints

Pass 13 Feb 2015 165,019 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front crossmember corroded

front tyres perished

slight corrosion too underside componants

slight exhaust blow

slight oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2015 165,019 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front crossmember corroded

front tyres perished

slight corrosion too underside componants

slight exhaust blow

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014 164,246 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

radiator support panel is rusty

Fail 13 Feb 2014 164,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Feb 2013 163,456 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 163,456 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 162,604 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 162,600 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 161,965 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 161,965 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 160,263 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

flat spot on nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Feb 2010 160,263 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

flat spot on nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2009 157,748 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre tread worn uneven

Fail 18 Feb 2009 157,747 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre tread worn uneven

Pass 7 Feb 2008 152,161 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 152,158 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2007 148,492 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 148,492 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 143,199 miles

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

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 NEG is a 1998 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 R144 NEG, 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 NEG is a 1998 Renault Laguna, first registered on 16 February 1998.

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