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R157 NEG

1998 Renault Laguna

White Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,276 mi
Last recorded109,276 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Laguna104,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 NEG
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 109,276 miles

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2011 109,276 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 13 May 2010 108,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear body valance / member corroded

rear middle seatbelt webbing damaged

Fail 13 May 2010 108,618 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear body valance / member corroded

rear middle seatbelt webbing damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2008 101,837 miles

Oil leak

pas pipes rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2007 90,760 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2006 77,348 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 77,344 miles

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

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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R157 NEG is a 1998 Renault Laguna in White 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 R157 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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What year was R157 NEG registered?

R157 NEG is a 1998 Renault Laguna, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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