2008 Renault Laguna · 7,987 MOT tests
2008 Renault Laguna reliability
2008 Renault Lagunas fail 45.8% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 9 Laguna years (7,987 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Lagunas: 45.8%)
- 45.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Lagunas: 45.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 120,729
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,987
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 22.4% of tests fail here (26% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Renault Laguna
Fail rate by area
- Suspension22.4%
- Lights and electrics21.1%
- Brakes14.9%
- Body, chassis and structure9%
- Tyres7.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 10.23%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 8.36%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.84%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.87%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 3.09%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.97%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.94%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (15.4%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (11.81%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.16%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.7%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.23%)
Other years
Every Renault Laguna year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Renault Laguna reliable?
2008 Renault Lagunas fail 45.8% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 9 Laguna years (7,987 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Renault Laguna MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (10.23% of tests), position lamp not working (8.36% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (6.84% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Renault Laguna have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2008 Renault Laguna shows 120,729 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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