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R153 OEG

1998 Renault Laguna

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,458 mi
Last recorded101,458 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Laguna104,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 OEG
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2012 101,458 miles

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

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 97,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine missing at idle speed

Fail 12 Aug 2011 97,258 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine missing at idle speed

Pass 16 Aug 2010 88,581 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 88,581 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 82,220 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 72,123 miles

exhaust rubbers deterioated

Pass 15 Mar 2006 61,573 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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R153 OEG is a 1998 Renault Laguna in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R153 OEG, 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 R153 OEG registered?

R153 OEG is a 1998 Renault Laguna, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R153 OEG safe to buy?

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