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R188 MDY

1998 Renault Laguna

Silver Petrol 2963cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,143 mi
Last recorded57,143 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Laguna104,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 MDY
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,963cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 57,143 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 57,414 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 55,830 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to front chassis rails

offside front tyre on the limit on edges (tread not cut as deep)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 54,849 miles

Battery insecure

offside front tyre worn low on edges tread not cut as deep

tempary repair to rear exhaust mount

Pass 20 Sep 2008 53,683 miles

offside front tyre on legal limit / slight blow on exhaust system

Fail 26 Sep 2007 52,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 52,023 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 50,562 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 48,981 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 48,976 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 MDY is a 1998 Renault Laguna in Silver with a 2,963cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MDY, 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 R188 MDY registered?

R188 MDY is a 1998 Renault Laguna, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R188 MDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R188 MDY shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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