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BG57 BLJ

2008 Renault Laguna

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

128,793 mi
Last recorded128,793 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Laguna85,145 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 BLJ
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 128,793 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 123,156 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 113,327 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 106,987 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Feb 2023 106,987 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Feb 2022 92,510 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 92,508 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 92,476 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 92,475 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2021 91,006 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 88,926 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 88,906 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 85,001 miles

Corrosion to rear springs.

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 81,116 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 81,116 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both (1.7.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 72,254 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 57,562 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2016 57,561 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 49,633 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 43,813 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 43,813 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 37,123 miles

Both front wiper blades worn, & are starting to split.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 30,061 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 21,814 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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BG57 BLJ is a 2008 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2008 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 85,145 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 BG57 BLJ, 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 18 years old, this Renault Laguna is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG57 BLJ registered?

BG57 BLJ is a 2008 Renault Laguna, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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