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BG08 RXT

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,634 mi
Last recorded126,634 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 RXT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 126,634 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 126,634 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 123,596 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 123,596 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 114,476 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 96,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jun 2023 96,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 78,440 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 78,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 62,339 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 62,339 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 56,374 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 53,471 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 49,491 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 49,491 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 45,382 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 45,382 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 May 2016 40,816 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 37,628 miles

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

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

slight brake bind o/s and n/s rear

Pass 18 May 2015 37,628 miles

slight brake bind o/s and n/s rear

Pass 19 May 2014 34,513 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 31,285 miles

n/s spot lamp broken

Pass 24 May 2012 28,303 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 29,635 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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BG08 RXT is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BG08 RXT, 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 RXT registered?

BG08 RXT is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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