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FM57 WMJ

2008 Renault Laguna

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

191,521 mi
Last recorded191,521 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Laguna85,145 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 WMJ
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 191,521 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread

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

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

body damage offside rear area

Pass 12 Jul 2023 175,707 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 175,703 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 162,436 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 135,688 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 135,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 125,185 miles

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

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

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

rear bumper cracked

Fail 23 Jul 2020 125,185 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear bumper cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2019 114,795 miles

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

exhaust shield insecure

front tyres scrubbed outer edges

Fail 17 Jul 2019 114,795 miles

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

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

exhaust shield insecure

front tyres scrubbed outer edges

Pass 1 Aug 2018 103,943 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 101,064 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 91,270 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 80,786 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 72,662 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 62,764 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 53,084 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 43,611 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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 WMJ is a 2008 Renault Laguna in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WMJ, 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 WMJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for FM57 WMJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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