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BG08 XPS

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,778 mi
Last recorded144,778 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 XPS
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2024 144,778 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 131,544 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 131,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 119,731 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 110,797 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 109,875 miles

rear discs showing signs of deterioration and pads getting low

wipers noisey in operation

Fail 27 Nov 2020 109,875 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned asnd offide inverted patterns (4.1.4 (a))

rear discs showing signs of deterioration and pads getting low

wipers noisey in operation

Pass 31 May 2019 109,367 miles

1, chip in screen outside z a, 2, wipers noisey in operation.3, slight play in steering rack.

Pass 23 May 2018 107,981 miles

1,2 x small chips in w/screen .outside zone a. 2,rear seating removed. 3,steering rack showing signs of wear.

Pass 1 Jun 2017 106,368 miles

chip in windscreen outside of zone A

front discs showing signs of slight wear/scoring

Fail 31 May 2017 106,368 miles

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

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

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

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

chip in windscreen outside of zone A

front discs showing signs of slight wear/scoring

Pass 4 Sep 2015 86,224 miles

Play in both steering rack inner joints.

Fail 4 Sep 2015 86,224 miles

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

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

Play in both steering rack inner joints.

Fail 2 Sep 2014 70,510 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 70,510 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 47,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 23,831 miles

Slight movement in offside outer steering rack end.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 14,303 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 13,734 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 XPS is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XPS, 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 XPS registered?

BG08 XPS is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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