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GU08 SZX

2008 Renault Laguna

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

88,955 mi
Last recorded88,955 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Laguna85,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 SZX
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 88,955 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 88,955 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 88,930 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 85,773 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement peeling away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 85,773 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement peeling away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 77,412 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 73,766 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 73,763 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 68,391 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 68,192 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 61,712 miles

both rear indicater bulbs faded to legal limit recomend early renewal

offside rear tyre worn near to legal limit recomend early renewal 205/55r16 91v

traqck rod end ball boint dust covers perished recomend renewal

Fail 1 Apr 2015 61,613 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

both rear indicater bulbs faded to legal limit recomend early renewal

offside rear tyre worn near to legal limit recomend early renewal 205/55r16 91v

traqck rod end ball boint dust covers perished recomend renewal

Fail 2 Apr 2014 54,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

moved clock to offside of speed [previously masking fog lamp and main beam tell tales]

osside front inner wheel rim damaged near to legal limit recomend early renewal

slight play at offside and nearside track rod ends

Pass 2 Apr 2014 54,448 miles

moved clock to offside of speed [previously masking fog lamp and main beam tell tales]

osside front inner wheel rim damaged near to legal limit recomend early renewal

slight play at offside and nearside track rod ends

Pass 3 Apr 2013 45,786 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 38,799 miles

front tyre pressures very low prior to test

removed item hanging from mirror prior to test [drivers view law]

Pass 24 Mar 2011 30,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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GU08 SZX is a 2008 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol 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 GU08 SZX, 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 GU08 SZX registered?

GU08 SZX is a 2008 Renault Laguna, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is GU08 SZX safe to buy?

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