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DK08 UBU

2008 Renault Laguna

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

189,891 mi
Last recorded189,891 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Laguna85,145 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 UBU
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 189,891 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 189,888 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 178,092 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both axle bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 178,092 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both axle bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure exhaust back box shield insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure around fuel tank (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 167,563 miles

Fuel tank exhaust shield insecure

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 167,302 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank exhaust shield insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Oct 2020 156,357 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Oct 2020 156,005 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2019 143,267 miles

centre brake light not working not sure if wired up

stone chip in wind screen zone b not larger than 40 mm

Fail 1 May 2019 143,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link rubber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

centre brake light not working not sure if wired up

slight binding from o/s/r brakes

stone chip in wind screen zone b not larger than 40 mm

Pass 30 Apr 2018 131,804 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 131,796 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall as splits through out

Pass 10 Mar 2017 126,880 miles

Central brake light not working

Nearside Front door accident damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing slightly

Offside Front Outer cv boot clip slightly loose

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front tyres very low on tread, heavily worn on edges with some small cuts in tread

Fail 8 Mar 2017 126,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Central brake light not working

Nearside Front door accident damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing slightly

Offside Front Outer cv boot clip slightly loose

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front tyres very low on tread, heavily worn on edges with some small cuts in tread

Pass 9 Mar 2016 121,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

dent in n/s/f door, functions normally

high level brakelight not working

Pass 25 Feb 2015 112,577 miles

NS front cv gaitor slight leak of grease

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

high level brake light in operative

os front link arm slight play

Pass 17 Feb 2014 90,444 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 90,444 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 74,039 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 17 Feb 2012 55,905 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 43,022 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 43,022 miles

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

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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DK08 UBU is a 2008 Renault Laguna in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DK08 UBU, 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 DK08 UBU registered?

DK08 UBU is a 2008 Renault Laguna, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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