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AO08 XEP

2008 Renault Grand Scenic

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,741 mi
Last recorded106,741 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Scenic70,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 XEP
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 106,741 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 106,703 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rubber Mounting failed (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount close to failure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 96,598 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jul 2019 96,598 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear park brake cable not in retainer

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jul 2018 85,633 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 85,628 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 66,459 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 66,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

front brakes wearing thin

Pass 23 Jun 2016 59,718 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 23 Jun 2015 54,151 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 48,247 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 43,975 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 21 May 2013 43,694 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 6 Jun 2012 38,014 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 32,160 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both front and rear discs rusty

Fail 21 Jun 2011 32,160 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both front and rear discs rusty

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 XEP is a 2008 Renault Grand Scenic in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XEP, 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 XEP is a 2008 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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