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X279 EGS

2000 Renault Laguna

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

179,761 mi
Last recorded179,761 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Renault Laguna88,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX279 EGS
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 179,761 miles

Near side steering rack inner joint large amount of play

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 7 Sep 2015 179,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Near side steering rack inner joint large amount of play

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2014 172,545 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 12 Sep 2014 172,475 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2013 164,835 miles

exhaust rusty

nearside front tyre worn edge

Fail 14 Sep 2013 164,835 miles

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

exhaust rusty

nearside front tyre worn edge

Pass 8 Sep 2012

nearside rear tyre

offside front anti-roll bar link

Fail 8 Sep 2012

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear tyre

offside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 13 Sep 2011 150,874 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2010 144,680 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 144,680 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 134,547 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 129,618 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 122,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 113,458 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 100,509 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 100,509 miles

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

both rear tyre's are getting close to the limit.

nail in tyre

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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X279 EGS is a 2000 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X279 EGS, 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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What year was X279 EGS registered?

X279 EGS is a 2000 Renault Laguna, first registered on 24 September 2000.

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