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BV08 SOJ

2008 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,247 mi
Last recorded119,247 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 SOJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 119,247 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 119,247 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 106,810 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

noise aux belt area

Fail 11 Dec 2018 106,810 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

noise aux belt area

Pass 8 Jan 2018 96,232 miles

boot seats folded away at time of test

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

drivers seat belt starting to fray

Fail 5 Jan 2018 96,232 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

boot seats folded away at time of test

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

drivers seat belt starting to fray

o/s/f shock top mount noisy when rotated

Pass 7 Dec 2016 85,441 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 73,588 miles

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

child seats fitted and rear seats folded down seat belts not tested

nearside front tyre bald on edge

Fail 23 Dec 2015 73,588 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

child seats fitted and rear seats folded down seat belts not tested

nearside front tyre bald on edge

Pass 7 Jan 2015 59,698 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 51,223 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 51,223 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 44,380 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 44,380 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

NAIL IN OFF SIDE REAR TYRE SIDE WALL

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR CHILD SEATS FITTED CANNOT FULLY CHECK SEAT BELTS

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 27,932 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 SOJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SOJ, 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 SOJ registered?

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

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