2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Renault Laguna MOT pass rate and common faults

1,912 MOT tests in 2024. 55.0% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time55.0%
Failed or needed repairs45.0%
Typical mileage at test122,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,912 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working9.7%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.6%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.1%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.5%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.5%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    76 marked dangerous
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    105 marked dangerous
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.1%
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics29.8%
  2. Suspension26.7%
  3. Brakes24.3%
  4. Body & chassis8.8%
  5. Tyres8.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.6%
  8. Steering2.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.8%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Renault Laguna?

In 2024, 55.0% of 2008 Renault Laguna cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,912 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Renault Laguna?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Renault Laguna reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).