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R156 VRM

1998 Renault Laguna

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

137,092 mi
Last recorded137,092 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Laguna104,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 VRM
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 137,092 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 137,092 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010
Fail 25 Mar 2010

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 120,557 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 120,511 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 110,334 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 110,334 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 107,411 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 107,411 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 103,508 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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R156 VRM is a 1998 Renault Laguna in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R156 VRM, 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 R156 VRM registered?

R156 VRM is a 1998 Renault Laguna, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is R156 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R156 VRM shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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