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R188 HWC

1998 Renault Laguna

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,412 mi
Last recorded177,412 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Laguna104,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 HWC
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2009 177,412 miles

Oil leak

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front inner steering arm ball jionts have slight play

both front strut top mounts have slight movement

general corrosion under vehicle

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2008 165,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 157,145 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 157,145 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front number plate cracked

n/s rear tyre getting low outer edge

o/s inner sill corroded

rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Jun 2006 155,597 miles

handbrake cables corroded

o/s front shock weaping

rear axle bushes perished

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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R188 HWC is a 1998 Renault Laguna in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R188 HWC, 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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R188 HWC is a 1998 Renault Laguna, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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