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V505 FSS

2000 Renault Laguna

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,001 mi
Last recorded135,001 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 Renault Laguna88,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV505 FSS
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2010 135,001 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 134,962 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

advise fitting new front headlights, the outer lens is scratched and deteriorated causing the output to be reduced and the pattern to be weak.

Pass 24 Dec 2008 111,393 miles

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

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

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

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

advise checking the condition of the rear brakes, I suspect you have the start of a leaking wheel cylinder

advise fitting new headlights to get better output and image. Possibility they will not pass test next year

Fail 24 Dec 2008 111,393 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

advise checking the condition of the rear brakes, I suspect you have the start of a leaking wheel cylinder

advise fitting new headlights to get better output and image. Possibility they will not pass test next year

Fail 18 May 2007 87,387 miles

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

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

both headlamp beam patterns poor

nearside front brake pipe corroding along top of front sub frame

slight fraying to nearside rear seat belt edge

steering pinion damp

Pass 18 May 2007 87,387 miles

both headlamp beam patterns poor

nearside front brake pipe corroding along top of front sub frame

slight fraying to nearside rear seat belt edge

steering pinion damp

Pass 9 Jun 2006 66,932 miles

Deep cracks in nearside rear tyre outer wall

Rear exhaust in poor condition

battery insecure

Fail 8 Jun 2006 66,932 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

Deep cracks in nearside rear tyre outer wall

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

Rear exhaust in very poor condition

battery insecure

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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V505 FSS is a 2000 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V505 FSS, 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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V505 FSS is a 2000 Renault Laguna, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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