Is Renault a quality brand?

Hi. I'm changing car. I've had so many problems with my crappy 2003 fiat punto (1.2 petrol), so gonna get rid of it. I'm looking at a 2001 Renault Laguna (1.9 diesel, 100,000 miles). How reliable are Renaults? Everyone has been recommending Toyotas and Volkswagens, but no one has suggested a Renault.