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EA61 PLJ

2011 Renault Laguna

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,722 mi
Last recorded159,722 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Laguna89,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 PLJ
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 159,722 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 157,883 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 157,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached drop link arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 147,606 miles

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

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

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

Rear both shock casings are corroded but not seriously weekend

Fail 7 Feb 2024 147,606 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords three seperate cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear both shock casings are corroded but not seriously weekend

Pass 17 Oct 2022 129,459 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 129,459 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid filled bottle (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 108,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2020 102,209 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 102,209 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 93,004 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Jan 2018 83,780 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 83,780 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 73,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 73,815 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 64,855 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 56,698 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 56,698 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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EA61 PLJ is a 2011 Renault Laguna in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2011 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 89,308 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 EA61 PLJ, 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 15 years old, this Renault Laguna is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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EA61 PLJ is a 2011 Renault Laguna, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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