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R162 XOL

1998 Renault Laguna

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,214 mi
Last recorded157,214 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Laguna104,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 XOL
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 157,214 miles

Nearside Front tyre is low on outer edge

Offside Front chassis rail is rusty

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt facing (5.2.2a)

damage to offside rear of vehicle

nearside and offside rear outer sills are rusty

Pass 26 May 2015 156,250 miles

offside and nearside front chassis starting to rust

offside and nearside rear door sills starting to rust

Pass 16 May 2014 154,853 miles

rear most seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 9 May 2013 150,336 miles

both rear facing seats have been removed

centre stop light has been disconnected

gearbox mounting is worn

Fail 9 May 2013 150,336 miles

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)

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

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

both rear facing seats have been removed

centre stop light has been disconnected

gearbox mounting is worn

Pass 25 May 2012 145,460 miles

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

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

both rear facing seats have been removed

centre stop light disconnected

fuel tank strap is rusty

Fail 25 May 2012 145,460 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

both rear facing seats have been removed

fuel tank strap is rusty

Pass 16 May 2011 136,602 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear most seats removed prior to test

Fail 16 May 2011 136,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear most seats removed prior to test

Fail 29 May 2010 123,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 123,129 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 110,657 miles

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

nearside front tyre is low on tread on outside edge

offside fron tyre is wearing on outside edge

top of both rear shock absorbers are rusty

Pass 29 May 2008 99,010 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 99,010 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 18 May 2007 86,797 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 75,647 miles

Vehicle presented with no rear seats in rear compartment with frayed seat belts

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 XOL is a 1998 Renault Laguna in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 R162 XOL registered?

R162 XOL is a 1998 Renault Laguna, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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