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Y98 VDC

2001 Renault Laguna

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,592 mi
Last recorded41,592 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Laguna73,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 VDC
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 41,592 miles

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

rear axle bushes split

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2011 41,588 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear axle bushes split

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2010 33,080 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs excessively rusted

Fail 29 Jul 2010 33,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs excessively rusted

n/s/f tyre wall cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2009 25,109 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 21,121 miles

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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Sep 2007 15,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 8,108 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 8,108 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 54,082 miles

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

Offside 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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Y98 VDC is a 2001 Renault Laguna in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 Y98 VDC, 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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Y98 VDC is a 2001 Renault Laguna, first registered on 29 April 2001.

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