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R160 JWY

1998 Renault Laguna

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,875 mi
Last recorded156,875 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Laguna104,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 JWY
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 156,875 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 16 Apr 2012 156,875 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2011 138,828 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2011 148,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2010 134,695 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 134,685 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 122,904 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 12,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 May 2008 111,891 miles

offside and nearside rear wheel bearings slight roughness

Pass 25 Apr 2007 103,431 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 92,736 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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R160 JWY is a 1998 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R160 JWY, 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 R160 JWY registered?

R160 JWY is a 1998 Renault Laguna, first registered on 23 February 1998.

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