2008 Renault Laguna — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 16,132 MOT tests analysed for the 2008 Renault Laguna, the most common recorded failure areas were suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 70.7% was below the average for cars of a similar age (75.3%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 30.9% in the 150k+ group versus 19.2% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 17.4% | 2,803 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 16.2% | 2,620 |
| 3 | Brakes | 11.1% | 1,790 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.9% | 1,115 |
| 5 | Tyres | 5.6% | 910 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.2% | 682 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring | 1,822 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 1,413 |
| 3 | Joints | 1,081 |
| 4 | Pins and bushes | 747 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 635 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 586 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 37.7% | 6,076 |
| 2 | Suspension | 33.6% | 5,416 |
| 3 | Tyres | 30.3% | 4,881 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 17.6% | 2,838 |
| 5 | Other defects | 11.0% | 1,769 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 8.7% | 1,397 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 130 | 19.2% |
| 30-60k | 933 | 25.1% |
| 60-90k | 2,654 | 27.3% |
| 90-120k | 4,392 | 29.0% |
| 120-150k | 4,158 | 30.4% |
| 150k+ | 3,815 | 30.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 12,833 | 29.4% |
| Petrol | 3,299 | 28.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,447 | 30.0% |
| 2022 | 3,805 | 29.0% |
| 2023 | 3,257 | 29.0% |
| 2024 | 2,544 | 28.3% |
| 2025 | 2,079 | 29.9% |
What to check before buying a 2008 Laguna
Before buying a 2008 Renault Laguna, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Suspension accounted for 17.4% of tests for this year.
- Suspension (17.4% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (16.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (11.1% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2008 Renault Lagunas pass their MOT?
70.7% of the 16,132 2008 Renault Laguna MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2008 Renault Laguna?
Suspension, recorded in 17.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (16.2%).
Does the 2008 Laguna get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 19.2% in the 0-30k band to 30.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 16,132 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.