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BV08 TBZ

2008 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 TBZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2017

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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 2 Nov 2016 64,016 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror glass missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 64,016 miles

Centre engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dog bone mount under car (6.1.D.1a)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front wing mirror glass missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 56,009 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside wing mirror missing.

Fail 28 Oct 2015 56,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside wing mirror missing.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 49,214 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 43,478 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 43,478 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 35,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Oct 2012 35,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Oct 2011 27,819 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 27,819 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 26,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine undertray fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2011 26,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

engine undertray fitted

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 TBZ is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TBZ, 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 TBZ registered?

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

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