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BG08 RSX

2008 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,930 mi
Last recorded93,930 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 RSX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 93,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Fail 25 Jun 2021 93,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2020 88,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Fail 29 Jun 2020 88,209 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2019 80,192 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 80,192 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering arm play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 71,091 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 63,771 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 56,191 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 48,615 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 48,615 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 41,839 miles

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

Offside rear tyre cracking on wall 2.5 mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2014 41,831 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear tyre cracking on wall 2.5 mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 34,089 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 33,882 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 26,658 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 16,586 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 16,586 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BG08 RSX is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BG08 RSX, 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 BG08 RSX registered?

BG08 RSX is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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