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BG57 MJK

2008 Renault Scenic

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

121,764 mi
Last recorded121,764 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 MJK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 121,764 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2023 121,764 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 115,693 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 115,693 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 109,774 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 104,007 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 104,007 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 98,039 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 98,033 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 91,713 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre has heavy edge wear

all suspension damper casings corroded

engine noisey

Fail 12 Nov 2018 91,713 miles

Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre has heavy edge wear

all suspension damper casings corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2017 85,867 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 85,849 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 77,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 69,450 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 69,450 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 61,539 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 61,520 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 55,592 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 47,732 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 47,729 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 39,423 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 31,219 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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BG57 MJK is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BG57 MJK, 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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BG57 MJK is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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