2012 Renault Laguna 2.0L Diesel · LT12 VPA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding mechanical wear. While it passed the most recent test in March 2026 at 165,886 miles, this followed a failure just one month prior due to multiple defects. The persistence of the offside front suspension arm bush wear and pitted rear brake discs across the February and March tests indicates that the owner is only addressing the minimum requirements necessary to pass the MOT test rather than following a proactive maintenance schedule. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,800 miles per year. Between February 2024 and February 2025, the car covered 12,796 miles, showing a steady rate of use. However, the jump of 12,833 miles between February 2025 and March 2026 suggests high-intensity usage in a very short window, which likely explains the accelerated wear observed on the suspension components and braking system noted in the recent records. A buyer must prioritize inspecting the front suspension alignment, as the recurring reports of front tyres wearing on the inside edges in both 2025 and 2026 strongly suggest significant geometry issues or worn control arms. The tester also flagged a perished offside anti-roll bar linkage in early 2026, which often indicates broader degradation of the rubber bushings. Given the pitted and scored rear brake discs, the buyer should budget for immediate replacement replacement to ensure consistent braking effectiveness and prevent further caliper damage.