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Y978 VBK

2001 Renault Laguna

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

153,896 mi
Last recorded153,896 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Laguna73,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY978 VBK
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 153,896 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 153,485 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 20 May 2009 137,401 miles

both sides rear suspension axle mounting bushes badly deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 May 2009 137,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both sides rear suspension axle mounting bushes badly deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Jun 2008 120,398 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 120,398 miles

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

exhaust starting to crack around catalyst

nearside front tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Pass 14 Jun 2007 115,293 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 115,293 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

windscreen washers poor

Pass 6 Jun 2006 110,799 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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Y978 VBK is a 2001 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y978 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y978 VBK registered?

Y978 VBK is a 2001 Renault Laguna, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y978 VBK safe to buy?

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