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BG08 RZF

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,662 mi
Last recorded126,662 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2024 126,662 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe has split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Most of the rubber hangers split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side's ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water on the inside of the lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side's corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bush's started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 125,759 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipes smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad sensor broken

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bush's started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres badly perished 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 125,753 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system insecure Rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipes smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad sensor broken

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bush's started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres badly perished 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 120,600 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) RACK KNUCKLE ()

UNDERBODY TRAY FITTED

Fail 5 Aug 2020 120,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) RACK KNUCKLE ()

UNDERBODY TRAY FITTED

Pass 5 Aug 2019 115,723 miles

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

UNDERBODY TRAY FITTED

Fail 5 Aug 2019 115,723 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

UNDERBODY TRAY FITTED

Pass 7 Aug 2018 107,222 miles

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

UNDERBODY TRAY FITTED

Fail 7 Aug 2018 107,220 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

UNDERBODY TRAY FITTED

Pass 26 Jul 2017 97,987 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACES DEFACED (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACES DEFACED (3.5.1i)

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OSF WINDSCREEN GLASS OUTSIDE ZONES

UNDERBODY TRAY FITTED

Pass 20 Jul 2016 85,903 miles

UNDERBODY TRAY FITTED

Pass 28 Jul 2015 71,188 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 60,934 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2014 60,934 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 50,907 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 40,004 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 28,079 miles

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

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

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 RZF is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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