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1998 Renault Laguna Rt Sport 8v MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Laguna Rt Sport 8v models manufactured in 1998, based on 51 real MOT test results.

37.3%
Pass Rate
62.7%
Fail Rate
51
Total Tests
119,406
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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1998 Renault Laguna Rt Sport 8v MOT Analysis

The 1998 Renault Laguna Rt Sport 8v has an MOT pass rate of 37.3% based on 51 tests — significantly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 119,406 miles on the odometer. With a 62.7% failure rate, the 1998 Laguna Rt Sport 8v is rated as "Very Poor" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1998 Renault Laguna Rt Sport 8v is Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment, responsible for 5.9% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from £5–50. Driver's View of the Road is the second most common issue at 2.0%.

⚠ Based on limited data (51 tests)

Top failures specific to 1998 models only. The overall Laguna Rt Sport 8v page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment5.9%3
2Driver's View Of The Road2.0%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 119,406 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Lamps & Electrical0.49% per 10K miVisibility0.16% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Lamps & Electrical0.495.9%3
Visibility0.162.0%1

Mileage Statistics

119,406
Mean
124,275
Median
98,566
25th Percentile
145,573
75th Percentile
5.25% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1998 Renault Laguna Rt Sport 8v has an MOT pass rate of 37.3% based on 51 tests — significantly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 119,406 miles on the odometer. With a 62.7% failure rate, the 1998 Laguna Rt Sport 8v is rated as "Very Poor" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1998 Renault Laguna Rt Sport 8v, be prepared for above-average maintenance costs. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. With an average mileage of 119,406 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 5.9% of failures

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 5.9% of MOT failures on 1998 Renault Laguna Rt Sport 8v models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Driver's View of the Road — 2.0% of failures

Driver's View of the Road issues account for 2.0% of MOT failures on 1998 Renault Laguna Rt Sport 8v models. Driver's View of the Road issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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