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AC08 BFU

2008 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,334 mi
Last recorded107,334 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 BFU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2019 107,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs rusted on inner surface

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to limit + cracked over outer sidewall + worn bald on outer tread

Offside Front Tyre worn bald on inner and outer edges + worn around 2.5mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn around 2.5mm + cracked over outer sidewall

Pass 24 May 2017 97,027 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 May 2016 91,851 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 86,420 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 May 2015 86,420 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2014 74,730 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2014 74,641 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 59,709 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2013 59,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 42,004 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake pads wearing low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2012 42,004 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake pads wearing low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2011 27,191 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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AC08 BFU is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AC08 BFU, 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 AC08 BFU registered?

AC08 BFU is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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