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GV08 PCX

2008 Renault Laguna

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

151,771 mi
Last recorded151,771 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Laguna85,145 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 PCX
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 151,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 142,002 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 130,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under side corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2022 119,112 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Dec 2022 119,111 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 101,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 90,503 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2019 81,710 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 73,446 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 66,919 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 66,919 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Apr 2016 57,932 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 50,670 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 43,000 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 35,949 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 29,189 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 22,725 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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GV08 PCX is a 2008 Renault Laguna in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 GV08 PCX, 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 GV08 PCX registered?

GV08 PCX is a 2008 Renault Laguna, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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