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AF08 HYT

2008 Renault Grand Scenic

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

136,943 mi
Last recorded136,943 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Scenic70,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 HYT
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 136,943 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 136,831 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened Centre row (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Electrical wiring insecure Negative battery terminal insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Centre row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 132,032 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 128,854 miles

slight play in both near side and off side front steering rack inner fixing joints . ( drum sticks ) slight play detected at steering wheel

Fail 27 Jan 2021 128,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in both near side and off side front steering rack inner fixing joints . ( drum sticks ) slight play detected at steering wheel

Fail 25 Jan 2021 128,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 118,433 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 118,433 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated unable to release brakes with switch (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack inner fixing joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 109,212 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 109,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 101,405 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 101,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 60,434 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 81,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 64,413 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 52,865 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2014 52,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 42,426 miles

front disc poor conition on inside

front pads low

play in both front track control arms

Pass 28 Feb 2012 32,457 miles

Front brake discs corroding on inside edges

Offside rear brakes binding

Rear brake pads getting low and brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2012 32,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front brake discs corroding on inside edges

Offside rear brakes binding

Rear brake pads getting low and brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2011 22,305 miles

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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AF08 HYT is a 2008 Renault Grand Scenic in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AF08 HYT, 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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AF08 HYT is a 2008 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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