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BG08 RVZ

2008 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,246 mi
Last recorded122,246 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 RVZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 122,246 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 122,194 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rears. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front fog lights in/

Pass 24 Jan 2020 111,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 99,735 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 93,548 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 93,526 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2017 78,903 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 69,730 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 26 Jul 2016 69,719 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2015 60,647 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 60,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front tyres @ 3mm

Pass 7 Aug 2014 50,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 50,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 41,424 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 34,623 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2011 27,411 miles

Nearside 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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BG08 RVZ is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RVZ, 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 RVZ registered?

BG08 RVZ is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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