Renault Laguna (2001)
2001 Renault Laguna
CarHunch analysed 20,581 real MOT records for the 2001 Renault Laguna. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2001 Renault Laguna passes its MOT first time just 64.3% of the time, well below the UK average of 80%—and this is a serious red flag made worse by the fact that over one in three of these cars (35.8%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point. Both petrol and diesel versions perform poorly and almost identically, so fuel type offers no reliability advantage here.
These Lagunas typically show 68,500 miles on the clock, which is reasonable for a 23-year-old car, but they rack up an average of 3.8 failures and 10.8 advisories per test, pointing to systemic wear across electrics, suspension, and cooling systems. If you're considering one, have a pre-purchase inspection by a Renault specialist focus on the gearbox (an expensive weak point on this generation), engine bay electrics, and the cooling system—and factor in regular maintenance costs, because these cars don't age gracefully.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 1.6 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2001 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.
- ⚠️ 35.8% 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 (72%) | 14,748 | 63.8% | 4.01 |
| Diesel (28%) | 5,818 | 65.4% | 3.38 |
| LPG (0%) | 11 | 67.3% | 3.45 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 66.7% | 2 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 33.3% | 2 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 83.3% | 1 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 63.6% | 4 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2001 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 2001 Renault Laguna vehicles fall between 48,803 and 90,520 miles.
2001 Renault Laguna — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 345 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2019 (8% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2019.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2001 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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63.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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60.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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55.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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48.5%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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33.4%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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30.2%
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play
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30.1%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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28.4%
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001. Counts include advisories and failures.
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