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BV08 GJE

2008 Renault Scenic

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,985 mi
Last recorded118,985 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 118,985 miles

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

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

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

both rear seatbelts slow to retract

Fail 18 Nov 2024 118,981 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 17 Nov 2023 105,110 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Only just advisable, attention required. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 105,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Only just advisable, attention required. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 100,713 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 96,051 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 96,051 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 94,406 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 90,974 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018
Pass 20 Jul 2017 78,448 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)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 69,374 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 60,711 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 52,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jul 2014 52,241 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Jul 2013 44,759 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn

Centre caps fitted

Lower engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2013 40,238 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 30,356 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 20,984 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 GJE is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 GJE, 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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BV08 GJE is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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