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AB08 RCX

2008 Renault Grand Scenic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,762 mi
Last recorded93,762 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Scenic70,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 RCX
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 93,762 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rubber deteriorated held by nylon cord (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front bumper damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2024 91,802 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 91,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 90,256 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 88,165 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Nov 2022 88,165 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Dec 2021 83,797 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 80,638 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 78,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2018 74,053 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 64,544 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 58,821 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 51,097 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f tyre cutting out on inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2015 51,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre cutting out on inner edge

Fail 15 May 2014 38,997 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 May 2014 38,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2013 33,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2012 29,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play at OSF wheel area

Pass 8 Jun 2011 23,215 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 23,215 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Scenic?

Based on 1,035,934 MOT tests across 73,321 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,618
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
73,321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39,444
position lamp(s) not working 37,193
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29,945
Registration plate lamp not working 25,567
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,012
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AB08 RCX is a 2008 Renault Grand Scenic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Renault Grand Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 70,174 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Grand Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 39,444 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB08 RCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Grand Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AB08 RCX registered?

AB08 RCX is a 2008 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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