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R161 SSN

1998 Renault Laguna

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,429 mi
Last recorded148,429 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Laguna104,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 SSN
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2008 148,429 miles

All visible brake pipes to rear of underbody are showing signs of corrosion.

Both rear outer sills are feeling soft and should be attended to soon.

Bracket for rear handbrake cables has corrosion and feels of soft metal.

Front crossmember corroded and has soft metal. (Not a load bearing point)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

S.R.S lamp is on.

Underside of car is very rusty.

Pass 21 Sep 2006 141,500 miles

Airbag light is on. †

Chassis has corrosion and soft metal around rear handbrake mountings.

Front brakes are partially binding.

Front crossmember is holed and corroded but it is not load bearing. †

N/S Front track rod end has slight play in it.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear wiper blade torn.

Pass 21 Sep 2005 136,853 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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R161 SSN is a 1998 Renault Laguna in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R161 SSN, 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 R161 SSN registered?

R161 SSN is a 1998 Renault Laguna, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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