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BF08 RFK

2008 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,051 mi
Last recorded125,051 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 RFK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 125,051 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear both sides shock absorbers body corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2024 121,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both sides shock absorbers body corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2023 116,913 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Near and Off sides shock absorbers body corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 113,357 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 106,922 miles

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 103,912 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 99,970 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn out (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 93,382 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

gear box oil leaking

Pass 16 Oct 2017 85,972 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 78,767 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 71,598 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 63,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 63,514 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 55,080 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 45,363 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 35,085 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 20 Jan 2011 22,997 miles

Offside Front 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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BF08 RFK is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BF08 RFK, 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 BF08 RFK registered?

BF08 RFK is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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