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AO08 XBC

2008 Renault Grand Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

68,844 mi
Last recorded68,844 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Scenic70,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 XBC
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 68,844 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 68,794 miles

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 58,674 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 58,495 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)

Offside 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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 46,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 46,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2012 34,170 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 34,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 22,778 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 XBC is a 2008 Renault Grand Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO08 XBC registered?

AO08 XBC is a 2008 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is AO08 XBC safe to buy?

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