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X261 FRV

2000 Renault Laguna

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,308 mi
Last recorded124,308 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Renault Laguna88,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX261 FRV
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 124,308 miles

both rear wheel bearings noisey

Fail 28 Feb 2012 124,254 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both rear wheel bearings noisey

Pass 17 Mar 2011 116,034 miles

both headlamp beam patterns poor

offside bonnet catch not secure

Fail 10 Mar 2011 115,902 miles

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 system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both headlamp beam patterns poor

offside bonnet catch not secure

Pass 3 Feb 2010 106,740 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight brake pipe corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight play in steering rack on both sides

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2009 102,279 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2008 98,307 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre perished

slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 11 Mar 2008 98,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre perished

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 15 Mar 2007 94,360 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm and worn on edges

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack ends

Pass 1 Apr 2006 86,240 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 85,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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X261 FRV is a 2000 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X261 FRV, 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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X261 FRV is a 2000 Renault Laguna, first registered on 1 October 2000.

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