Renault Laguna (2008)
2008 Renault Laguna
CarHunch analysed 6,099 real MOT records for the 2008 Renault Laguna. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2008 Renault Laguna passes its MOT first time only 73% of the time, well below the UK average of 80%, and nearly 39% of these vehicles have recorded dangerous defects at some point—a significant red flag for potential buyers. Diesel and petrol variants perform similarly (72.7% and 74.7% pass rates respectively), so fuel type offers no reliability advantage here.
At nearly 90,000 miles median, these Lagunas show typical wear for their age, but the real concern is the average of 4.24 failures per vehicle and 20.5 advisories, suggesting this generation requires consistent maintenance and close inspection. Before buying one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on structural and brake components, where dangerous defects are most commonly found.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 2 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2008 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.
- ⚠️ 38.8% 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.
Before you buy a Renault Laguna
MOT history is one piece of the puzzle. These checks can reveal what CarHunch can't.
CarHunch may earn a small commission if you buy via these links — at no extra cost to you.
Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (84%) | 5,114 | 72.7% | 4.25 |
| Petrol (16%) | 984 | 74.7% | 4.18 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 81.8% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 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 2008 Renault Laguna vehicles fall between 70,574 and 111,938 miles.
2008 Renault Laguna — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 1,483 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (26% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2008 Renault Laguna
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
-
64.6%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
-
57.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
-
55.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
-
45.1%
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
-
42.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
-
38.3%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
-
36.4%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
-
30.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2008. Counts include advisories and failures.
Found a specific Renault Laguna?
Enter the reg to see its individual MOT history, AI Hunches, and how it compares to this cohort.