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BT08 WLC

2008 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

181,762 mi
Last recorded181,762 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 WLC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2024 181,762 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 177,147 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 177,143 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 171,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 171,663 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside play in steering rack

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 164,574 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 164,570 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 152,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 152,722 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 144,026 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 144,015 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 131,317 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 131,248 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 115,478 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 115,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 99,851 miles

OS inner tie rod worn

Fail 11 Aug 2016 99,847 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

OS inner tie rod worn

Pass 17 Aug 2015 83,987 miles

offside has slight play in steering rack end

Pass 18 Aug 2014 70,912 miles

light scratching to windscreen

offside front wheel arch liner inscure

Fail 13 Aug 2014 70,885 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

light scratching to windscreen

offside front wheel arch liner inscure

Pass 9 Aug 2013 58,623 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 58,623 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 41,223 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 26,139 miles

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

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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BT08 WLC is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 BT08 WLC, 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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BT08 WLC is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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