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R145 VLF

1998 Renault Laguna

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,937 mi
Last recorded168,937 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Renault Laguna104,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 VLF
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2007 168,937 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 168,937 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 153,680 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 153,680 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear wiper blade split

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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R145 VLF is a 1998 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R145 VLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R145 VLF registered?

R145 VLF is a 1998 Renault Laguna, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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