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AB08 XLY

2008 Renault Scenic

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,678 mi
Last recorded117,678 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XLY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 117,678 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

under cover fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2022 117,569 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

under cover fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2021 111,324 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coolant level low

Pass 1 Jul 2020 104,070 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 103,976 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack output shaft excessively worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut through tread in center (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2019 97,773 miles

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

rear shocker casings corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2019 97,669 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack output shaft excessively worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

rear shocker casings corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2018 89,374 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 89,336 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack output shaft worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2017 80,693 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jul 2017 80,693 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 71,589 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 71,585 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 62,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 62,406 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 53,262 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 53,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2013 42,595 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 42,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2012 33,195 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 27,268 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?

Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,650
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
172,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108,325
position lamp(s) not working 70,652
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64,273
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60,499
Registration plate lamp not working 59,677
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AB08 XLY is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2008 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 62,591 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB08 XLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AB08 XLY registered?

AB08 XLY is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 August 2008.

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