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R171 VSN

1998 Renault Laguna

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,450 mi
Last recorded116,450 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2006
Typical for 1998 Renault Laguna104,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 VSN
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2006 116,450 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 110,043 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 110,038 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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R171 VSN is a 1998 Renault Laguna in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R171 VSN, 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 R171 VSN registered?

R171 VSN is a 1998 Renault Laguna, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R171 VSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R171 VSN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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