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RENAULT LAGUNA1996 · 2.0L PETROL

N508 KBX

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1996 RENAULT LAGUNA — PETROL, 1998cc. This vehicle has 166,198 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Expired
Expires 12/05/2015
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 01/05/2010
Fuel
PETROL
Year
1996
Engine
1998cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The most recent MOT for this 1996 Renault Laguna was recorded in 2014, when the vehicle had 166,198 miles. It passed with no defects, but this result is over a decade old. No further MOT entries are documented after 2014, leaving a 12-year gap in inspection records. This absence of recent data limits the ability to assess ongoing condition trends. The 2009 MOT failure highlights several recurring mechanical and safety issues. These included ineffective windscreen wipers, faulty lighting systems, and significant suspension wear (excessive movement in both front Macpherson struts). Brake discs showed minor pitting, and other electrical and structural defects were noted. These issues suggest potential neglect or unresolved maintenance concerns, though the 2014 pass implies some repairs may have been addressed. The vehicle’s mileage of 166,198 miles over 30 years equates to roughly 5,540 miles annually—a low figure for its age. This could indicate light use, prolonged periods of inactivity, or limited road time.

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40
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The most recent MOT for this 1996 Renault Laguna was recorded in 2014, when the vehicle had 166,198 miles. It passed with no defects, but this result is over a decade old. No further MOT entries are documented after 2014, leaving a 12-year gap in inspection records. This absence of recent data limits the ability to assess ongoing condition trends. The 2009 MOT failure highlights several recurring mechanical and safety issues. These included ineffective windscreen wipers, faulty lighting systems, and significant suspension wear (excessive movement in both front Macpherson struts). Brake discs showed minor pitting, and other electrical and structural defects were noted. These issues suggest potential neglect or unresolved maintenance concerns, though the 2014 pass implies some repairs may have been addressed. The vehicle’s mileage of 166,198 miles over 30 years equates to roughly 5,540 miles annually—a low figure for its age. This could indicate light use, prolonged periods of inactivity, or limited road time.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 1996 Renault Laguna (N508 KBX), we found 5 MOT results in the period of February 2007 to May 2014.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 80% pass rate, with 4 passes and 1 failure recorded. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 3 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 7 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)”; “Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”.

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PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY