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HG08 BVJ

2008 Renault Laguna

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,426 mi
Last recorded142,426 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Laguna85,145 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 BVJ
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 142,426 miles

High level brake lamp inop

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 Jan 2018 142,393 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

High level brake lamp inop

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Jan 2017 129,639 miles

Rear axle bushes slightly worn

bonnet stay missing

plastic trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2016 126,318 miles

205/60 r 16 H

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 5 Aug 2016 126,318 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

205/60 r 16 H

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 27 Apr 2015 105,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyres worn on edges

Fail 15 Apr 2015 105,197 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres worn on edges

heavy spring type knock/noise eminating from n/s/f when steering turned - no signs of spring breakage or fracturing, no signs of other suspension faults either

Pass 17 Apr 2014 89,609 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 77,564 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 77,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 62,925 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 47,778 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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HG08 BVJ is a 2008 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG08 BVJ, 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 HG08 BVJ registered?

HG08 BVJ is a 2008 Renault Laguna, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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