Renault Laguna (1998)
1998 Renault Laguna
CarHunch analysed 28,914 real MOT records for the 1998 Renault Laguna. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1998 Renault Laguna fails MOT first time at 65.4%, well below the UK average of 80%, which means you're statistically likely to need repairs before it passes. Nearly one in five of these cars have had a dangerous defect flagged, so structural, brake, or steering issues are a genuine buyer concern worth investigating on any example you find.
These Lagunas average 109,000 miles, which is reasonable wear for a 26-year-old car, but each vehicle typically racks up 2.5 failures and 6.5 advisories per test—suggesting chronic electrical, suspension, or exhaust problems rather than one-off issues. Get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the cooling system, gearbox electronics, and front suspension, as these are the weak points that keep coming back on successive tests.
What to check before buying a 1998 Renault Laguna
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (87%) | 25,234 | 65.3% | 2.56 |
| Diesel (13%) | 3,659 | 66.1% | 2.36 |
| LPG (0%) | 20 | 69.9% | 1.9 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 63.6% | 4 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1998 Renault Laguna vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1998 Renault Laguna vehicles fall between 83,832 and 125,027 miles.
1998 Renault Laguna — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 123 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2020 (7% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2020.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1998 Renault Laguna
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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42.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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39.9%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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37.3%
Oil leak
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37.2%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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33.9%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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20.5%
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing
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19.8%
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing
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18.7%
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1998. Counts include advisories and failures.
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