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M837 LYU

1971 Renault Laguna

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,201 mi
Last recorded158,201 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2006
Typical for 1971 Renault Laguna109,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM837 LYU
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2006 158,201 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 158,201 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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M837 LYU is a 1971 Renault Laguna in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 109,452 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 M837 LYU, 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 55 years old, this Renault Laguna is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M837 LYU registered?

M837 LYU is a 1971 Renault Laguna, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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