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AO08 LEF

2008 Renault Grand Scenic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,598 mi
Last recorded101,598 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Scenic70,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 LEF
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 101,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 101,576 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 94,651 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 94,651 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 94,253 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 94,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 93,928 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Fail 11 Jul 2022 93,922 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Pass 28 Jul 2021 86,997 miles

Both front wheel has slightly free play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 28 Jul 2021 86,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front wheel has slightly free play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 28 Nov 2019 80,295 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper blade defective

Fail 23 Nov 2019 80,192 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Wiper blade defective

Pass 17 Dec 2018 71,061 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2017 62,126 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 62,126 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 56,141 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Nov 2016 56,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 50,359 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 43,729 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 38,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Mar 2013 33,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear outter body sill and wing body damage

Fail 8 Mar 2013 33,008 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear outter body sill and wing body damage

Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 15,121 miles

N/S wiper blade becomming poor

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear wiper blade split

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 LEF is a 2008 Renault Grand Scenic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LEF, 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 LEF is a 2008 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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