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R176 SWB

1998 Renault Laguna

Blue Petrol 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Renault Laguna104,157 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 SWB
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2008

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2008

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2007 146,408 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 146,408 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 141,431 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 141,431 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 136,678 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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R176 SWB is a 1998 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 2,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R176 SWB, 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 R176 SWB registered?

R176 SWB is a 1998 Renault Laguna, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R176 SWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R176 SWB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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