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BV08 CHL

2008 Renault Scenic

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

68,626 mi
Last recorded68,626 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 CHL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 68,626 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake rotors worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in rack ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake rotors pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside coil springs corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside shock absorbers casings damaged by corrosion and slightly weakened (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside shock absorber mounting points on the rear axle are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Sep 2024 64,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 6 Sep 2023 61,806 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 60,909 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Sep 2021 60,724 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2020 60,012 miles

2x rear coil springs corroded

2x rear shockers corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2019 59,471 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 58,504 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 58,504 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 56,946 miles

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2016 53,816 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 48,111 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering joint

Pass 18 Sep 2014 43,513 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 37,544 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 32,336 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 20,977 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 May 2011 987,103 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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BV08 CHL is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV08 CHL, 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 BV08 CHL registered?

BV08 CHL is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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