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BV08 SWW

2008 Renault Laguna

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Renault Laguna85,145 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 SWW
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2022 156,716 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2022 156,716 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 143,454 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2021 143,454 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2020 141,028 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear heat shield loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 May 2020 141,028 miles

Central Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear heat shield loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 135,485 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 135,485 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 129,664 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s outer (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (2.4.G.2)

blades poor but clear

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 129,664 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (2.4.G.2)

blades poor but clear

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 124,858 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 124,858 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 119,896 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 115,857 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 103,223 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 89,308 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 77,782 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 70,142 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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BV08 SWW is a 2008 Renault Laguna in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BV08 SWW, 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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BV08 SWW is a 2008 Renault Laguna, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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