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AU08 RVJ

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,995 mi
Last recorded126,995 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 RVJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2019 126,995 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 114,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 114,014 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working replaced bulb llb233 (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working replaced bulb rb501 (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working replaced bulb llb233 (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 97,396 miles

windscreen has crack in a zone but not seriously affecting drivers view

Fail 14 Mar 2017 97,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

windscreen has crack in a zone but not seriously affecting drivers view

Pass 6 Mar 2016 80,806 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 17 Mar 2015 65,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2015 65,686 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Feb 2014 54,148 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 44,753 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 36,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2011 26,264 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 RVJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RVJ, 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 RVJ registered?

AU08 RVJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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