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AC08 LJF

2008 Renault Grand Scenic

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,309 mi
Last recorded125,309 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Scenic70,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 LJF
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 125,309 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 125,083 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 112,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 99,147 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 99,147 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 86,847 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 86,655 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported both mountings broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play tie rod inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 71,895 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 70,198 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 70,198 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 66,770 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 66,770 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 61,728 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 61,727 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 55,011 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 47,310 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 40,322 miles

child seats fitted in rear of vehicle not allowing full inspection of the seat belts

nearside rear tyre outer side wall scuffed

Fail 18 Mar 2011 40,322 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

child seats fitted in rear of vehicle not allowing full inspection of the seat belts

nearside rear tyre outer side wall scuffed

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 LJF is a 2008 Renault Grand Scenic in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AC08 LJF, 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 LJF registered?

AC08 LJF is a 2008 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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