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R172 COT

1998 Renault Laguna

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,355 mi
Last recorded85,355 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Laguna104,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 COT
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 85,355 miles

wipers weak clearing screen

Pass 6 Jun 2013 79,369 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 73,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine has slight oil leak

front wipers deteriated but clear's screen

Pass 5 May 2011 69,225 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2010 66,068 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 May 2009 63,133 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 63,133 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 59,567 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 56,685 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 56,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

o/s/r trye slightly mishapen

Pass 5 May 2006 51,954 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 51,951 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r brake back plate damp

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2005 45,465 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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R172 COT is a 1998 Renault Laguna in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R172 COT, 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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R172 COT is a 1998 Renault Laguna, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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