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CY08 GKU

2008 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

113,898 mi
Last recorded113,898 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 GKU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 113,898 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 113,898 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 106,579 miles

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

Rear wiper defective

Fail 5 Jan 2022 106,579 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear wiper defective

Pass 10 Dec 2020 98,274 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 98,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2020 91,393 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 87,387 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded.

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

Play in nearside inner end of steering arm.

Pass 2 Jul 2016 84,845 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear road wheel damaged and some distortion

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2016 84,845 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced very dim (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear road wheel damaged and some distortion

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2015 76,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on edges and side wall damage 205 55r16

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front road wheel damaged and some distortion

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre bald on edge and side wall damage

Fail 20 Jun 2015 76,709 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on edges and side wall damage 205 55r16

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front road wheel damaged and some distortion

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre bald on edge and side wall damage

Pass 14 Jun 2014 63,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged 205 55r16

o/s/f and n/s/f road wheels damged and some distortion

o/s/r road wheel damaged and some distortion

Fail 14 Jun 2014 63,482 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged 205 55r16

o/s/f and n/s/f road wheels damged and some distortion

o/s/r road wheel damaged and some distortion

Pass 28 Jun 2013 57,469 miles

cooling fan noisey operation

offside front wheel rim dented

play nearside steering rack tie rod

rear brake discs heavily corroded inner surfaces

slight binding nearside rear brake

Fail 28 Jun 2013 57,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front wheel rim dented

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

cooling fan noisey operation

play nearside steering rack tie rod

rear brake discs heavily corroded inner surfaces

slight binding nearside rear brake

Pass 18 Jun 2012 52,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jun 2012 52,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 42,811 miles

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

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

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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CY08 GKU is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CY08 GKU, 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 CY08 GKU registered?

CY08 GKU is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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