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AU08 RTO

2008 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,775 mi
Last recorded112,775 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 RTO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 112,775 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 112,775 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 104,789 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2023 104,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 96,163 miles

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

Front tyres wearing inner edges

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

Fail 9 Jul 2022 96,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 89,741 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2021 89,741 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 86,513 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 86,512 miles

Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s low tread tyre size (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 82,118 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 82,118 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2018 71,803 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Jun 2018 71,729 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jul 2017 58,923 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 49,797 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 49,797 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 41,034 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 33,491 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2013 30,207 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished

rear brakes worn and binding

Fail 9 Apr 2013 30,207 miles

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

both rear tyres heavily perished

rear brakes worn and binding

Fail 11 Apr 2012 27,011 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres perished

offside front tyre tread low and perished

Pass 11 Apr 2012 27,011 miles

both rear tyres perished

offside front tyre tread low and perished

Pass 27 Apr 2011 23,395 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 22,459 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?

Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,650
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
172,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108,325
position lamp(s) not working 70,652
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64,273
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60,499
Registration plate lamp not working 59,677
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AU08 RTO is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 62,591 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 Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU08 RTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU08 RTO registered?

AU08 RTO is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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