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AC08 BFV

2008 Renault Grand Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,548 mi
Last recorded151,548 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Scenic70,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 BFV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 151,548 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 151,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 148,158 miles

N/S/F Wing slightly damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2021 136,091 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 136,091 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 126,031 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All 3 rear seats ()

Pass 9 Mar 2019 112,456 miles

Exhaust mounts weak/splitting

Front brake discs heavily corroded and pads wearing

O/s/r tyre totally bald inner edge 205/60/16

Play in both steering rack joints

Rear brake discs heavily corroded and pads wearing

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Mar 2018 99,314 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear tyre 2mm tread

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 99,197 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre 2mm tread

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 89,417 miles

Offside Rear tyre old& cracking slighty

Pass 22 Feb 2016 78,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 5 Mar 2015 68,759 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 56,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2014 56,413 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake pads are getting low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 44,550 miles

Front and offside rear tyres are cracked and split

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 35,202 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 27,339 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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AC08 BFV is a 2008 Renault Grand Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AC08 BFV, 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 AC08 BFV registered?

AC08 BFV is a 2008 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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