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R174 HNA

1998 Renault Laguna

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

154,369 mi
Last recorded154,369 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Laguna104,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 HNA
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2013 154,369 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 152,800 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 152,745 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)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 148,988 miles

Both front tyres & osr tyre VERY cracked & perished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

OSF brake binding slightly

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 148,988 miles

Both front tyres & osr tyre VERY cracked & perished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OSF brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2010 143,066 miles

nearside front shock bearing notchy in operation

Pass 12 Jun 2009 137,457 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 137,439 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 131,033 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 131,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 123,857 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 123,836 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 111,910 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 111,910 miles

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

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

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

o/s headlamp aim distorted

Pass 6 Jun 2005 104,545 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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R174 HNA is a 1998 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R174 HNA, 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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R174 HNA is a 1998 Renault Laguna, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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