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BG57 VCU

2008 Renault Scenic

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,802 mi
Last recorded115,802 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 VCU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 115,802 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 112,251 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 112,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 108,800 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side and disc slightly correded. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 108,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side and disc slightly correded. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 108,237 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted 3 places. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread also low appx 2mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator starting to weep. (anti freeze staining visible). (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Rubber gaiter has become detached from upper locating point, exposing damper rod. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Pads are also below service limits. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 108,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted 3 places. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread also low appx 2mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator starting to weep. (anti freeze staining visible). (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Rubber gaiter has become detached from upper locating point, exposing damper rod. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Pads are also below service limits. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 100,207 miles

Coolant is low

OS Outer drive shaft gaitor weaping grease

OS steering rack joint has slight play

OSF fog lamp loose

OSF shocker gaitor is loose

Wear to the brake pedal rubber

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 5 Mar 2018 92,125 miles

OSF shocker gaitor loose

OSF tyre worn on inner face and is worn down to 3mm

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

Slight wear to the brake pedal antislip

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 92,125 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

OSF shocker gaitor loose

OSF tyre worn on inner face and is worn down to 3mm

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

Slight wear to the brake pedal antislip

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 83,189 miles

Central Front Plastic undertray fitted preventing full inspection also it is loose.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both disc inner face poor. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner detached and could catch tyre.

Fail 20 Mar 2017 83,189 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Front Plastic undertray fitted preventing full inspection also it is loose.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both disc inner face poor. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner detached and could catch tyre.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 73,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Stone chip in windscreen passenger side

Fail 18 Mar 2016 73,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Stone chip in windscreen passenger side

Pass 24 Mar 2015 64,165 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 64,165 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 53,944 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 42,125 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 31,900 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 19,424 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 VCU is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VCU, 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 VCU is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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