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FV08 OFU

2008 Renault Laguna

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

176,852 mi
Last recorded176,852 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Laguna85,145 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 OFU
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 176,852 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges and perished

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

steering rack damp

under covers fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Sep 2020 173,184 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front lower suspension arm front bushes starting to separate

Fail 23 Sep 2020 173,184 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front lower suspension arm front bushes starting to separate

Pass 15 Jul 2019 164,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged but not showing white light

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 1.6mm on outer edge but not in central three quarters of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear seat belt slightly frayed

both front suspension arm front bushes starting to seperate

Fail 5 Jul 2019 164,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working when position lights are on (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged but not showing white light

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 1.6mm on outer edge but not in central three quarters of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear seat belt slightly frayed

both front suspension arm front bushes starting to seperate

Pass 16 May 2018 159,742 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 16 May 2018 159,742 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 May 2017 155,904 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 155,904 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 147,998 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 134,725 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 119,535 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 109,466 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 105,710 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 99,078 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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FV08 OFU is a 2008 Renault Laguna in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FV08 OFU, 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 FV08 OFU registered?

FV08 OFU is a 2008 Renault Laguna, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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