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R162 JSC

1998 Renault Laguna

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,212 mi
Last recorded160,212 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Laguna104,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 JSC
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2008 160,212 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 160,206 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate cracked

o/s/rear sill rusty at rear

petrol tank strap rusty

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2007 153,830 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Sep 2007 153,800 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 147,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 133,411 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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R162 JSC is a 1998 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R162 JSC, 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 R162 JSC registered?

R162 JSC is a 1998 Renault Laguna, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R162 JSC safe to buy?

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