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GJ08 LYU

2008 Renault Laguna

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,483 mi
Last recorded98,483 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Laguna85,145 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 LYU
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 98,483 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2021 98,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 95,221 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 88,994 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Jan 2019 88,994 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jan 2018 81,511 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 75,351 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Jan 2017 75,351 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 69,214 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 69,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 62,541 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 62,541 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 52,769 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 43,544 miles

O/S/R Coil Spring Broken but still Secure in its Mounting

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 43,544 miles

O/S/R Coil Spring Broken but still Secure in its Mounting

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 34,915 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 34,915 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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GJ08 LYU is a 2008 Renault Laguna in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 GJ08 LYU, 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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GJ08 LYU is a 2008 Renault Laguna, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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