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AY08 XCV

2008 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,263 mi
Last recorded175,263 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XCV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2018 175,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre small split on inner sidewall

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

Fail 23 May 2018 175,242 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn also suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre small split on inner sidewall

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

Pass 12 May 2017 159,231 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 145,659 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 145,653 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end loose Lock nut not done up. (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel close to excessive freeplay in inner rack joint.Strong Advise. (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 134,006 miles

Front brake disc's corroded

N/s/f inner rack joint slight play

O/s/r tyre 3mm

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

Pass 16 May 2014 121,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front inner steering rack joint has freeplay.

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

Fail 13 May 2014 121,334 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Both rear brakes binding on.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front inner steering rack joint has freeplay.

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 106,250 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake sticky

Pass 17 May 2012 89,792 miles

Both rear brakes slightly binding

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Slight play in both front inner rack joints

Fail 17 May 2012 89,792 miles

Both rear brakes slightly binding

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Slight play in both front inner rack joints

Pass 19 May 2011 75,044 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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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AY08 XCV is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY08 XCV, 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 AY08 XCV registered?

AY08 XCV is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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