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DS51 DFS

2008 Renault Laguna

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,548 mi
Last recorded83,548 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Laguna85,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 DFS
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 83,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 76,684 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 76,357 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both due to condition of headlamp lens (4.1.2 (c))

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 7 Oct 2022 67,669 miles

both dip beam patterns very weak due to condition of headlamps

Pass 18 Oct 2021 57,926 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 57,926 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 49,997 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

some pitting to both rear brake discs

Fail 21 Sep 2020 49,997 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

some pitting to both rear brake discs

Pass 21 Aug 2019 41,690 miles

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

both front brake discs are worn

some pitting to both rear brake discs

Pass 19 Sep 2018 26,303 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 26,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 25,132 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 23,807 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 22,551 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 21,214 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 19,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2012 17,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 17,861 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 14,958 miles

near/side rear disc in poor condition

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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DS51 DFS is a 2008 Renault Laguna in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 DS51 DFS, 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 DS51 DFS registered?

DS51 DFS is a 2008 Renault Laguna, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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