1997 Renault Laguna MOT Results

Renault Laguna, registered in 1997

38.1% pass rate

from 7,081 tests between October 2010 and September 2011

(12% worse than other 1997 cars)

Pass rate by mileage

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Laguna is unusually good or bad.

33% fail on Suspension (32% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 12% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 11% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.13% fail on Location
- 7.9% fail on Drive shafts (35% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 7.9% fail on Front drive shafts (35% worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 7.9% fail on Constant velocity joints (35% worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.042% fail on Couplings
- 6.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (94% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 5.6% fail on Linkage (130% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.86% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.056% fail on Attachment (77% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.028% fail on Condition
- 6.3% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 4.9% fail on Component mounting
  - 1.6% fail on Subframe mounting (37% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.056% fail on Spring mounting (86% better than other 1997 cars)
- 5.1% fail on Wheel bearings (91% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 4.3% fail on Rear (140% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.82% fail on Front
- 3.0% fail on Suspension arms (42% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 3.0% fail on Pins / bushes (40% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.028% fail on Attachment
- 1.6% fail on Front suspension joints
- 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers (43% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 1.3% fail on Condition (43% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.38% fail on Condition
- 0.25% fail on Tie bars / rods
  - 0.25% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.18% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.099% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.071% fail on Condition
  - 0.014% fail on Attachment
- 0.071% fail on Bonded suspension
  - 0.056% fail on Condition
  - 0.014% fail on Attachment
- 0.042% fail on Torsion bars
  - 0.042% fail on Attachment
- 0.042% fail on Trailing arms (92% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.042% fail on Pins / bushes (92% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.042% fail on Torque / reaction arms
  - 0.042% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.014% fail on General condition
- 0.014% fail on Fluid suspension
  - 0.014% fail on Suspension unit
- 0.014% fail on Radius arms
  - 0.014% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.014% fail on Axles
  - 0.014% fail on Swivel joints / housing
31% fail on Lighting and signalling (8.9% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 12% fail on Registration plate (49% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 8.6% fail on Headlamp aim
- 7.8% fail on Position lamps (16% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 6.7% fail on Front lamps (14% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Rear lamps (50% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.21% fail on All position lamps
- 7.0% fail on Stop lamp (13% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 5.0% fail on Headlamps
  - 5.0% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.014% fail on Matched pair
- 1.2% fail on Direction indicators (66% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Flashing type (66% better than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.56% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.55% fail on Individual lamps (67% better than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.099% fail on Direction indicators (92% better than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.028% fail on Tell tales
- 0.85% fail on Fog lamp (55% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.79% fail on Fog lamp (55% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.18% fail on Tell tale
- 0.59% fail on Horn
- 0.042% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.028% fail on Hazard warning (91% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.014% fail on Lamp
  - 0.014% fail on Switch
  - 0.014% fail on Tell tale
22% fail on Brakes
- 11% fail on Hydraulic systems (21% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 11% fail on Components (20% worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 5.3% fail on Valves (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 4.3% fail on Pipes (23% better than other 1997 cars)
    - 1.7% fail on Hoses (39% better than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.30% fail on Reservoirs
  - 0.65% fail on Leaks (80% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.071% fail on Operation
- 7.6% fail on Brake performance (37% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 3.5% fail on Rear wheels (43% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 3.2% fail on Front wheels
  - 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance (68% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.80% fail on Service brake performance (62% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.028% fail on Brake operation
- 3.8% fail on Hub components (30% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 2.4% fail on Brake pads
  - 1.3% fail on Brake discs (66% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.27% fail on Wheel cylinder (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.056% fail on Brake drums
  - 0.056% fail on Brake calipers
  - 0.028% fail on Brake linings
- 3.7% fail on Parking brake (79% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 3.7% fail on Condition (79% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.42% fail on ABS (57% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Service brake control components
  - 0.40% fail on Pedal
    - 0.30% fail on Anti-slip (94% worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.099% fail on Condition
- 0.17% fail on Restricted movement
- 0.085% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 0.042% fail on Park brake mechanism / associated mountings
  - 0.042% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
- 0.071% fail on Mechanical components (84% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.028% fail on Linkage
  - 0.028% fail on Cable (93% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.014% fail on Lever
- 0.071% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 0.071% fail on Components
    - 0.042% fail on Valves (12 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.028% fail on Pipes
    - 0.014% fail on Hoses
- 0.042% fail on Additional braking devices
- 0.014% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
  - 0.014% fail on Warning
20% fail on Fuel and exhaust (49% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 14% fail on Exhaust system (92% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 7.8% fail on Spark ignition (14% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 7.8% fail on Catalyst (14% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.014% fail on Non catalyst
- 2.7% fail on Fuel system (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 2.0% fail on System (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.55% fail on Cap
  - 0.085% fail on Pipe
  - 0.056% fail on Hose
  - 0.028% fail on Tank
- 0.56% fail on Compression ignition
  - 0.37% fail on Turbo
  - 0.20% fail on Non turbo
14% fail on Driver's view of the road (8.8% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 7.6% fail on Wipers (14% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Washers (17% better than other 1997 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Windscreen
- 1.0% fail on Bonnet (7 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Mirrors
13% fail on Steering (140% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 12% fail on Steering system (170% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 8.4% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 2.9% fail on Steering rack (190% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.49% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.25% fail on Steering arm (160% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.085% fail on Free play
    - 0.085% fail on Steering rack
  - 0.028% fail on Drag link end (81% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.014% fail on Steering damper
- 0.79% fail on Power steering
  - 0.56% fail on Pipes and hoses (150% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.085% fail on Operation
  - 0.085% fail on Other components
  - 0.071% fail on Pump
  - 0.042% fail on Drive system
- 0.20% fail on Steering operation (110% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.056% fail on Locking devices
- 0.028% fail on Steering control (85% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.028% fail on Steering column
- 0.028% fail on Prescribed areas
12% fail on Tyres
- 8.2% fail on Tread depth
- 4.1% fail on Condition
- 0.56% fail on Size / type
- 0.16% fail on Valve stem (170% worse than other 1997 cars)
5.4% fail on Body and structure (17% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Doors (160% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Drivers (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.40% fail on Passengers front
  - 0.17% fail on Passengers other (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Body condition (39% better than other 1997 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Seats (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 1.0% fail on Drivers (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.80% fail on Vehicle structure (43% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.80% fail on Chassis (43% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.49% fail on Load security (9 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.25% fail on Bootlid (9 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.25% fail on Tailgate (12 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Body security
- 0.071% fail on Load security (class v) (9 times worse than other 1997 cars)
3.9% fail on Seat belts (35% better than other 1997 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Prescribed areas (46% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.90% fail on Condition
- 0.17% fail on Attachment
- 0.085% fail on Requirements
1.9% fail on Registration plates and VIN
- 1.9% fail on Registration plate
0.73% fail on Road wheels
- 0.42% fail on Attachment
- 0.31% fail on Condition
- 0.014% fail on Hubs
0.34% fail on Towbars (130% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Vehicle structure (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.085% fail on Towbar

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