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BG08 SHJ

2008 Renault Scenic

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,969 mi
Last recorded126,969 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 SHJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2020 126,969 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 126,969 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working nsf (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and os front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 121,158 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 121,135 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 109,680 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 109,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 101,378 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth from outer edge

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Fail 8 May 2017 101,378 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate n/s,o/s (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth from outer edge

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 9 May 2016 91,114 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 80,928 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 68,661 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 54,462 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 54,459 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 42,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 42,892 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 31,820 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2011 31,820 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear 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 SHJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SHJ, 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 SHJ registered?

BG08 SHJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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