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CA08 FRD

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,796 mi
Last recorded126,796 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 FRD
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 126,796 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 126,796 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 118,746 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 118,738 miles

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Abs sensor insecure offside front

Pass 16 May 2019 113,138 miles

Offside Steering rack out put shaft ball joint has some free play.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 113,138 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack out put shaft ball joint has some free play.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 101,393 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 May 2017 89,728 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 77,422 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 68,602 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 58,437 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 49,369 miles

O/S/R parking brake cable has slight corrosion

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 49,369 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

O/S/R parking brake cable has slight corrosion

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)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 42,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 42,402 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 32,206 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 32,206 miles

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

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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CA08 FRD is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CA08 FRD, 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 CA08 FRD registered?

CA08 FRD is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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