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BV08 CMU

2008 Renault Scenic

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,858 mi
Last recorded111,858 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 CMU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 111,858 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 111,811 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides shockers are coroded at bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 107,422 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 107,350 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 106,092 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Jun 2021 106,032 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jun 2020 103,266 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 2 Jun 2020 103,214 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2019 97,844 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s rack inner joints

Fail 28 May 2019 97,764 miles

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

slight play in n/s and o/s rack inner joints

Pass 29 May 2018 89,539 miles

slight play in inner rack joints n/s and o/s

Fail 25 May 2018 89,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight play in inner rack joints n/s and o/s

Pass 6 Jun 2017 81,540 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 73,104 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 65,168 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 56,189 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 45,233 miles

BRAKE FLUID CAP MISSING

Pass 14 Jun 2012 33,299 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 22,670 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 CMU is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BV08 CMU, 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 CMU registered?

BV08 CMU is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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