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BV08 GEY

2008 Renault Scenic

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

81,813 mi
Last recorded81,813 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 81,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 81,810 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not releasing under load (7.1.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 78,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 78,206 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 75,078 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 75,078 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 69,880 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 69,879 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 65,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 65,251 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 58,094 miles

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

steering rack worn

Fail 25 Mar 2019 58,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

steering rack worn

Pass 27 Mar 2018 51,577 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 43,943 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 43,942 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 33,643 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 33,643 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 26,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 26,169 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 20,257 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 15,184 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 9,463 miles

all tyre side walls in poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2011 5,059 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 GEY is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GEY, 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 GEY registered?

BV08 GEY is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is BV08 GEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 GEY shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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