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RJ56 VLM

2006 Renault Laguna

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

104,649 mi
Last recorded104,649 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Renault Laguna80,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 VLM
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 104,649 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 104,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 101,522 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 101,522 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Slight bind preventing full inspection of wheel bearing

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 97,627 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 97,627 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 91,496 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 91,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 85,162 miles

DPF light on

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

o/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

Fail 24 Sep 2014 85,162 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

DPF light on

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

o/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 7 Mar 2013 66,869 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

NSF headlamp levelling unit broken

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 66,627 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

ESP warning light not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF headlamp levelling unit broken

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2012 47,320 miles

both front tyres very much on limit

Pass 2 Feb 2011 33,669 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 28,954 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 28,953 miles

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

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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RJ56 VLM is a 2006 Renault Laguna in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2006 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 80,608 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 RJ56 VLM, 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 20 years old, this Renault Laguna is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RJ56 VLM is a 2006 Renault Laguna, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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