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V290 FFJ

2000 Renault Laguna

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,430 mi
Last recorded115,430 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Renault Laguna88,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV290 FFJ
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 115,430 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs are corroded and rear drum

coolant level low

engine oil level low

fuel tank strapm slight loose

power steering pipes are corroded

subframe mount area corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2011 115,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

both front brake discs are corroded and rear drum

coolant level low

engine oil level low

fuel tank strapm slight loose

power steering pipes are corroded

subframe mount area corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2010 106,225 miles

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

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

heavy surface corrosion to power steering pipes

surface corrosion to radiator support panel

Pass 12 Mar 2009 97,266 miles

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

excess corrosion to lower radiator support panel [not perscribed area]

moderate corrosion to back box exhaust joint

moderate play in o/s steering rack joint

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge of tread

slight corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f coil springs

slight play in n/s steering rack joint

small stone chip in n/s lower windscreen

Fail 12 Mar 2009 97,266 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

excess corrosion to lower radiator support panel [not perscribed area]

moderate corrosion to back box exhaust joint

moderate corrosion to fuel tank straps

moderate play in o/s steering rack joint

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge of tread

slight corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f coil springs

slight play in n/s steering rack joint

small stone chip in n/s lower windscreen

Pass 8 Feb 2008 83,807 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 83,807 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 73,660 miles

as original vt32

Fail 23 Apr 2007 73,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

slight play in steering rack joints.

Pass 18 Apr 2006 60,844 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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V290 FFJ is a 2000 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 88,414 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 V290 FFJ, 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 26 years old, this Renault Laguna is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V290 FFJ is a 2000 Renault Laguna, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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