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AO08 NZF

2008 Renault Grand Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

156,303 mi
Last recorded156,303 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Scenic70,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 NZF
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 156,303 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 146,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Fail 26 Oct 2024 146,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 31 Oct 2023 135,389 miles

Advise reverse light not working

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front starting to wear on edges 205/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 135,387 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Advise reverse light not working

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front starting to wear on edges 205/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 128,141 miles

Advise both rear exhaust rubbers perished

Advise reverse lights not working

Advise second row of rear seats not in use

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 121,863 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Slight misting of oil. (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 117,915 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 117,915 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 114,197 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 114,197 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 108,628 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 104,685 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2018 104,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 95,435 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

engine covers/under trays fitted.

n/s front tyre side wall perished.

Pass 18 May 2016 84,518 miles

o/s rear tyre side wall perished

play inner rack

n/s rear tyre side wall perished

child seat fitted

engine covers/under trays fitted

Fail 18 May 2016 84,518 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

engine covers/under trays fitted

n/s rear tyre side wall perished

o/s rear tyre side wall perished

play inner rack

Pass 29 May 2015 69,778 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 57,208 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 57,208 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 15 May 2013 47,718 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 47,718 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 38,425 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 38,425 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 30,003 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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AO08 NZF is a 2008 Renault Grand Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NZF, 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 NZF is a 2008 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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