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AB08 XMA

2008 Renault Grand Scenic

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

111,223 mi
Last recorded111,223 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Scenic70,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XMA
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2025 111,223 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 107,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 107,301 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 104,929 miles

all windows inoperative

Fail 6 Jul 2023 104,920 miles

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

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

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

all windows inoperative

Pass 5 Jul 2022 103,167 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear wiper rubber missing

Fail 5 Jul 2022 103,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear wiper rubber missing

Pass 30 Jun 2021 99,913 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper rubber split

Fail 28 Jun 2021 99,913 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper rubber split

Pass 16 Jul 2020 95,821 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 95,821 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2019 89,193 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 89,193 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 81,815 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside more than offside ()

both sides front tyres cracking slightly at tread shoulders

Fail 19 Jul 2018 81,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling rod adrift (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside more than offside ()

both sides front tyres cracking slightly at tread shoulders

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 26 Jun 2017 74,118 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 74,016 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 64,544 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 64,544 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 55,718 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 55,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Jul 2014 45,328 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 45,328 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 36,708 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 29,501 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 29,501 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 22,670 miles

both front wipers smearing slightly

rear wiper split

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 XMA is a 2008 Renault Grand Scenic in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XMA, 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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AB08 XMA is a 2008 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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