Renault Laguna (2000)
2000 Renault Laguna
CarHunch analysed 25,424 real MOT records for the 2000 Renault Laguna. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 Renault Laguna has a 66.6% first-time MOT pass rate—significantly below the UK average of 80%—and nearly a quarter of these cars have experienced a dangerous defect at some point, which is a genuine red flag for prospective buyers. Petrol and diesel variants perform almost identically (66.5% vs 67.5%), so fuel choice won't improve your odds.
At nearly 94,000 miles on average, these 24-year-old cars are well-used, yet they're still accumulating 3.4 failures and over 10 advisories per test, suggesting aging components are failing faster than typical. Before buying, budget for a pre-purchase inspection focusing on suspension, cooling, and electrical systems—these Laguna's struggle areas—and factor in that repairs will be frequent.
What to check before buying a 2000 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.
- ⚠️ 23% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 (84%) | 21,343 | 66.5% | 3.42 |
| Diesel (16%) | 4,063 | 67.5% | 3.05 |
| LPG (0%) | 17 | 63.9% | 3.47 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 50% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 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 2000 Renault Laguna vehicles fall between 68,575 and 105,797 miles.
2000 Renault Laguna — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 245 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2021 (5% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2021.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 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 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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