Renault Laguna

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 17 model years from 18,484 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

72%

Total Tests

18,484

Highest Pass Rate

1999 (81%)

Years Covered

About the Renault Laguna

The Renault Laguna was MOT tested 18,484 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 17 model years (1996 to 2012), with an average pass rate of 72%. That's 10 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1999 model has the highest pass rate at 81% from 328 tests. The 2003 model has the lowest at 66%. The 15 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Renault Laguna has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.

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

Fuel (Diesel, 1870cc)

£1,397

Road Tax

£275

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£500

Total per year£2,227

Per month£186/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2012 details

How reliable is the Renault Laguna?

vs average of all models-10% (82% avg)

vs Renault brand average-8% (80% avg)

Best to worst year spread15 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Renault Laguna by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

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

Questions about the Renault Laguna

Is the Renault Laguna reliable?

Across its 17 model years in our data (1996 to 2012), the Renault Laguna averages a 72% MOT pass rate, from 18,484 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 10 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 1999 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 81%.

Which year Renault Laguna has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1999 Renault Laguna has the highest MOT pass rate at 81%, while the 2003 model has the lowest at 66%, a 15 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.