2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Renault Laguna MOT pass rate and common faults

1,442 MOT tests in 2024. 56.9% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time56.9%
Failed or needed repairs43.1%
Typical mileage at test119,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,442 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken9.6%
  2. Position lamp: not working8.9%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.0%
    72 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.3%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    62 marked dangerous
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.6%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.5%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics28.2%
  2. Suspension23.4%
  3. Brakes19.6%
  4. Tyres8.7%
  5. Body & chassis8.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.5%
  8. Steering0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.6%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2011 Renault Laguna?

In 2024, 56.9% of 2011 Renault Laguna cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,442 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Renault Laguna?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Renault Laguna reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).