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R157 XUD

1998 Renault Laguna

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,697 mi
Last recorded99,697 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Laguna104,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 XUD
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2010 99,697 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 99,674 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 97,027 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 94,455 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 86,146 miles

play in nearside front anti-roll bar link pin

rear centre seat belt missing

Fail 8 Mar 2007 86,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front discs in very poor condition

play in nearside front ant-roll bar link pin bush

rear centre seat belt missing

Pass 25 Apr 2006 76,802 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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R157 XUD is a 1998 Renault Laguna in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XUD, 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 XUD registered?

R157 XUD is a 1998 Renault Laguna, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R157 XUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R157 XUD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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