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VN61 MFJ

2011 Renault Laguna

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

227,738 mi
Last recorded227,738 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2011 Renault Laguna89,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 MFJ
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 227,738 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 227,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 225,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 7 Jul 2020 214,435 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 214,430 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2019 197,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 197,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working bot sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 170,031 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 163,112 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 163,112 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 148,230 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 148,230 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 131,423 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 97,667 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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VN61 MFJ is a 2011 Renault Laguna in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2011 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 89,308 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 VN61 MFJ, 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 15 years old, this Renault Laguna is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VN61 MFJ is a 2011 Renault Laguna, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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