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AO08 DXL

2008 Renault Grand Scenic

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,306 mi
Last recorded111,306 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Scenic70,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 DXL
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 111,306 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 111,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracks appearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2022 106,688 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 106,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 96,119 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front disc's corroded/worn and inner pads low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s ()

seats 6 and 7 folded so belts not checked

Fail 23 Feb 2021 96,119 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front disc's corroded/worn and inner pads low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s ()

seats 6 and 7 folded so belts not checked

Pass 21 Feb 2020 90,807 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two child seats in rear ()

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 90,807 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two child seats in rear ()

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 80,571 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 72,588 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 68,314 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 62,553 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 62,551 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)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 55,119 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 48,271 miles

slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 18 Mar 2014 48,267 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 11 Mar 2013 39,127 miles

play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 8 Mar 2012 29,114 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 29,114 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 21,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres low ( 3mm )

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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AO08 DXL is a 2008 Renault Grand Scenic in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AO08 DXL, 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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AO08 DXL is a 2008 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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