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BN08 VFW

2008 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,488 mi
Last recorded101,488 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 VFW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 101,488 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in steering arm

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pads worn

Fail 20 Feb 2016 101,488 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in steering arm

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pads worn

Pass 7 Feb 2015 81,054 miles

Brake perforance checked using decelerometer

Fail 7 Feb 2015 81,054 miles

Brake perforance checked using decelerometer

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 66,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 66,778 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 53,222 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 37,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2012 37,945 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 21 Mar 2011 30,890 miles

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)

nsf tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

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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BN08 VFW is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BN08 VFW, 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 BN08 VFW registered?

BN08 VFW is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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