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AO08 ACF

2008 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

142,128 mi
Last recorded142,128 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 ACF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 142,128 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Apr 2026 141,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2025 128,240 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2025 128,230 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2024 114,802 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 109,281 miles

Nearside Front steering axial ball joint has slight play

Offside Front Upper top suspension mount slightly worn , noise from lock to lock

Fail 4 Apr 2023 109,281 miles

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

Nearside Front steering axial ball joint has slight play

Offside Front Upper top suspension mount slightly worn , noise from lock to lock

Pass 28 Mar 2022 105,962 miles

Nearside Front slight play in axial ball joint on steering rack

Nearside Front slight play in subframe bush

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 102,615 miles

Front slight play in steering rack

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall scuffed slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2020 100,712 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 100,711 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% too 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 94,242 miles

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

Front slight noise from both top suspension mounts

Nearside Front tyre side wall scuffed

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 87,173 miles

Front both sides , top suspension mounts slight noise on lock too lock.

Nearside Front slight play in axial ball joint / steering rack

Fail 19 Mar 2018 87,173 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep cuts also in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front both sides , top suspension mounts slight noise on lock too lock.

Nearside Front slight play in axial ball joint / steering rack

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 80,664 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 72,629 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on outer edge.

Pass 1 Apr 2015 64,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 56,449 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 49,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 41,476 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 33,513 miles

offside rear tyre slightly distorted.

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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AO08 ACF is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO08 ACF, 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 AO08 ACF registered?

AO08 ACF is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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