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FM57 LBJ

2008 Renault Laguna

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,126 mi
Last recorded160,126 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Laguna85,145 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 LBJ
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 160,126 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 160,126 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front plate all cracked (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 150,696 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 150,687 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 143,095 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play os and ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2018 140,336 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 138,598 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2016 134,946 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 132,086 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 119,525 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 119,525 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 107,254 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 107,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 93,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2012 74,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 66,913 miles

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

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

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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FM57 LBJ is a 2008 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM57 LBJ, 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 FM57 LBJ registered?

FM57 LBJ is a 2008 Renault Laguna, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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