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FP08 FVY

2008 Renault Laguna

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

139,024 mi
Last recorded139,024 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Laguna85,145 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 FVY
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2025 139,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 139,024 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 131,927 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 131,927 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 121,677 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 121,677 miles

Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 105,989 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 95,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 94,578 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 94,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 92,122 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on the edges

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2018 85,479 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 85,478 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2017 80,284 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 80,206 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 76,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 71,937 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 71,937 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 65,521 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 55,486 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 55,486 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 44,746 miles

both front tyres perished and spliting

Pass 28 Jul 2011 82,484 miles

both front tyres worn to wear markers

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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FP08 FVY is a 2008 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FP08 FVY, 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 FP08 FVY registered?

FP08 FVY is a 2008 Renault Laguna, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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