Renault Laguna
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 17 years from 18,484 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
72%
Total Tests
18,484
Best Year
1999 (81%)
Years Covered
17
About the Renault Laguna
The Renault Laguna has been tested 18,484 times in 2026 MOT data across 17 model years (1996 to 2012), with an average pass rate of 72%. That's 10 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 1999 model is the most reliable with a 81% pass rate from 328 tests. The 2003 model has the lowest at 66%. The 15 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Older RENAULT LAGUNAs tend to have better MOT pass rates than newer ones, with an average decline of 3 percentage points across model years.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1996) averages 104,369 miles, while the newest (2012) averages 127,283 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Renault brand average of 80%, the Laguna is 8 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Renault models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2012 detailsHow reliable is the Renault Laguna?
Renault Laguna by Year
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| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 74% | 512 | 127,283 mi | |
| 2011 | 74% | 2,824 | 121,700 mi | |
| 2010 | 71% | 3,357 | 126,378 mi | |
| 2009 | 73% | 2,332 | 122,795 mi | |
| 2008 | 72% | 3,679 | 125,529 mi | |
| 2007 | 69% | 1,734 | 121,131 mi | |
| 2006 | 69% | 914 | 105,379 mi | |
| 2005 | 69% | 678 | 103,544 mi | |
| 2004 | 67% | 733 | 101,379 mi | |
| 2003 | 66% | 543 | 100,007 mi | |
| 2002 | 71% | 331 | 101,960 mi | |
| 2001 | 79% | 89 | 88,563 mi | |
| 2000 | 73% | 191 | 100,555 mi | |
| 1999 | 81% | 328 | 103,095 mi | |
| 1998 | 67% | 114 | 95,734 mi | |
| 1997 | 74% | 73 | 100,561 mi | |
| 1996 | 81% | 52 | 104,369 mi |
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