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SY61 XEL

2011 Renault Laguna

Beige Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,184 mi
Last recorded64,184 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Laguna89,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 XEL
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 64,184 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 60,807 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 60,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 56,520 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 56,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 52,324 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 52,307 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 46,369 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 46,367 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 44,774 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively near mot limit (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

undertrays preventing full inspection of brake pipes

Fail 11 Aug 2020 44,773 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively near mot limit (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

undertrays preventing full inspection of brake pipes

Pass 13 Aug 2019 41,618 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 41,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 33,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part flexi at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part flexi at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 33,611 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part flexi at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part flexi at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 28,145 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 28,112 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 24,685 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 19,460 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 15,404 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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SY61 XEL is a 2011 Renault Laguna in Beige with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2011 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 89,308 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 SY61 XEL, 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 15 years old, this Renault Laguna is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SY61 XEL is a 2011 Renault Laguna, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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