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Y997 FOG

2001 Renault Laguna

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

168,728 mi
Last recorded168,728 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Laguna73,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY997 FOG
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 168,728 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s rack end has slight play

Fail 28 May 2014 168,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s rack end has slight play

Pass 15 May 2013 155,711 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 May 2013 155,711 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2012 143,414 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 143,285 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre has nail in

Pass 12 May 2011 128,800 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2011 128,800 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 115,428 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 14 May 2010 115,424 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 1 Jun 2009 101,807 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 101,807 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2009 101,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

(2.2B.1g)The nearside steering track rod inner pivot is worn

(2.4C.1b)The nearside rear coil spring plastic coating has deteriorated and the surface of the spring has corrosion present

(2.4C.1b)The offside rear coil spring plastic coating has deteriorated and the surface of the spring has corrosion present

(3.5.1h)The nearside front brake disc faces are worn

(3.5.1h)The offside front brake disc faces are worn

Oil presence indicating an oil leak possible engine

Pass 19 May 2008 89,700 miles

(3.5.1h)the nearside and the offside front brake discs faces are becoming worn and may soon require service

(4.1D1)the nearside and the offside rear tyres shoulders are wearing close to the legal limit

(8.3.1d)damage contained within the swept area less than 040mm

Fail 16 May 2008 89,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

(1.6B1.2)the offside front driving dipped beam headlamp horizontal settings are at 2.0%

(2.4G.3)the nearside and the offside rear axle void bushes bonding material is starting to fail

(2.6.2)the offside rear wheel bearings have slight play present

(3.5.1h)the nearside and the offside front brake discs faces are becoming worn and may soon require service

(3.5.1h)the nearside and the offside rear brake discs faces are becoming worn and may soon require service

(3.7A.5c)the rear service brakes rate of change is approximately 050Kgf indifference,recommend servicing

(4.1D1)the nearside and the offside rear tyres shoulders are wearing close to the legal limit

(8.3.1d)damage contained within the swept area less than 040mm

Pass 22 May 2007 79,233 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 68,531 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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Y997 FOG is a 2001 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 Y997 FOG, 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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Y997 FOG is a 2001 Renault Laguna, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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