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BJ08 ETL

2008 Renault Laguna

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,683 mi
Last recorded149,683 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Laguna85,145 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 ETL
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 149,683 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive back of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle and underbody corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2024 149,683 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive back of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle and underbody corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2023 147,951 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Rear both rear shockers corroded

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Apr 2022 146,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under engine tray fitted not allowing full inspections

Fail 1 Apr 2022 146,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 142,095 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

PLASTIC UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF AND NSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 133,711 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2019 123,949 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 116,941 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 116,941 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 108,772 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high viz (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 108,760 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high viz (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 101,402 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 92,025 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 78,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 61,407 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 47,491 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 47,491 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 31,350 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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BJ08 ETL is a 2008 Renault Laguna in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ08 ETL, 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 BJ08 ETL registered?

BJ08 ETL is a 2008 Renault Laguna, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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