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Y953 VBK

2001 Renault Laguna

Green Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

82,536 mi
Last recorded82,536 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Laguna73,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY953 VBK
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 82,536 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 82,536 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 63,549 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 633,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 56,120 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 56,120 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 53,528 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake discs pitted slightly

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 53,528 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs pitted slightly

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 45,541 miles

both rear discs some pitting

nearside inner driveshaft gaitor

Pass 12 Aug 2009 35,710 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)

n/s inner cv boot split & leaking

slight play n/s rack

Fail 10 Aug 2009 35,710 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play n/s rack

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)

n/s inner cv boot split & leaking

Pass 7 Aug 2008 27,621 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear axle beam bushes splitting

Fail 7 Aug 2008 27,620 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear axle beam bushes splitting

Pass 16 Aug 2007 20,648 miles

o/s rear axle beam mounting bush starting to split

slight play in n/s rack arm

Pass 15 Aug 2006 19,199 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Fail 15 Aug 2006 19,198 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

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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Y953 VBK is a 2001 Renault Laguna in Green with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2001 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 73,564 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 Y953 VBK, 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 25 years old, this Renault Laguna is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y953 VBK registered?

Y953 VBK is a 2001 Renault Laguna, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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