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GL08 BWF

2008 Renault Laguna

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

172,537 mi
Last recorded172,537 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Laguna85,145 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 BWF
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 172,537 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2025 158,580 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 158,572 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 144,030 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 144,030 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 124,730 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear to flexy hoeses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 124,726 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear to flexy hoeses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 110,684 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 94,400 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 82,513 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 65,305 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 56,605 miles

bonnet release cable in need of repair or replacement

n/s front tyre worn very low on its tread edges

Pass 30 May 2017 52,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 50,737 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 50,736 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2015 48,861 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 48,861 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 43,037 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 33,515 miles

both front tyres have appro 2-3 mm of tread remaining

Fail 22 May 2013 33,515 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres have appro 2-3 mm of tread remaining

Fail 7 Mar 2012 24,771 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 24,771 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 19,246 miles

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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GL08 BWF is a 2008 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GL08 BWF, 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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GL08 BWF is a 2008 Renault Laguna, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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