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S161 NNR

1999 Renault Laguna

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,545 mi
Last recorded158,545 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Renault Laguna98,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS161 NNR
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 158,545 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 158,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 150,286 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 150,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 137,662 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 137,662 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2014 125,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 116,330 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 116,158 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 111,369 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 111,369 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 109,753 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 109,753 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 108,069 miles

Advise O/S/F and N/S/F head light aim is getting dim

Advise centre rear exhaust mounting is starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 108,069 miles

Advise O/S/F and N/S/F head light aim is getting dim

Advise centre rear exhaust mounting is starting to deteriorate

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 104,218 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 90,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front lower crossmember badly corroded

nearside headlight lens starting to deteriorate

offside headlamp lens starting to deteriorate

Fail 10 Apr 2008 90,897 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front lower crossmember badly corroded

nearside headlight lens starting to deteriorate

offside headlamp lens starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Apr 2007 81,446 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2007 81,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 79,114 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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S161 NNR is a 1999 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 98,831 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 S161 NNR, 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 27 years old, this Renault Laguna is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S161 NNR is a 1999 Renault Laguna, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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