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R161 XOL

1998 Renault Laguna

Beige Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,524 mi
Last recorded151,524 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Renault Laguna104,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 XOL
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 151,524 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 151,203 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 151,198 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 150,418 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 149,966 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 149,077 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 145,960 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 143,623 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 141,055 miles

Nearside Front suspension leg bearing worn

Fail 5 Sep 2016 141,052 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension leg bearing worn

Pass 15 Sep 2015 139,236 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 139,233 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre 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)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 136,864 miles

Front brake discs pitted on inner edges

Signs of roadents in engine bay

Fail 8 Sep 2014 136,861 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Centre exhaust mounts perished

Front brake discs pitted on inner edges

Oil leak

Signs of roadents in engine bay

Pass 23 Sep 2013 134,088 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 134,088 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 126,617 miles

Battery insecure

Crack in windscreen outside swept area

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 120,470 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 120,470 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2010 115,848 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2009 109,953 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2008 104,169 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 104,169 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2007 97,150 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 97,150 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 89,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 XOL is a 1998 Renault Laguna in Beige with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XOL, 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 XOL registered?

R161 XOL is a 1998 Renault Laguna, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is R161 XOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R161 XOL shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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