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R173 YPX

1998 Renault Laguna

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

147,468 mi
Last recorded147,468 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Laguna104,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 YPX
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2010 147,468 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front fog lamp damaged and inoperative

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 147,467 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front fog lamp damaged and inoperative

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 139,039 miles

Both front brake discs corroded slightly on inner surfaces

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

Nearside front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside number plate lamp came on when tapped by hand

Nearside rear door cannot be opened-inner door panel loose and snagging

Power steering pipes corroded

Slight play in both steering rack inner track rod knuckle joints

Fail 8 Dec 2009 139,038 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Both front brake discs corroded slightly on inner surfaces

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

Nearside front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside number plate lamp came on when tapped by hand

Nearside rear door cannot be opened-inner door panel loose and snagging

Power steering pipes corroded

Slight play in both steering rack inner track rod knuckle joints

Pass 11 Dec 2008 129,115 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall worn(kerb damage)

Screw in offside front tyre

Slight play in nearside steering rack inner track rod balljoint

Fail 8 Dec 2008 129,114 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall worn(kerb damage)

Screw in offside front tyre

Slight play in nearside steering rack inner track rod balljoint

Pass 3 Dec 2007 119,586 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 119,582 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 109,783 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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R173 YPX is a 1998 Renault Laguna in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R173 YPX, 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 R173 YPX registered?

R173 YPX is a 1998 Renault Laguna, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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