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EF08 FSP

2008 Renault Scenic

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,362 mi
Last recorded129,362 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 FSP
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 129,362 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 129,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 126,462 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

wiper scratches on screen

Fail 22 Feb 2019 126,460 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

wiper scratches on screen

Pass 31 Mar 2018 126,253 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 122,083 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components

Exhaust system showing signs of age

Fail 13 Feb 2017 122,083 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Engine covers obscuring some components

Exhaust system showing signs of age

Pass 20 Feb 2016 107,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre on wear bars and worn on edges

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

Offside Steering rack slight play

Windscreen scratched

Fail 18 Feb 2016 107,893 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre on wear bars and worn on edges

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

Offside Steering rack slight play

Windscreen scratched

Pass 2 Mar 2015 88,305 miles

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

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

sratches to centre and n/s of front windscreen

Pass 1 Mar 2014 70,397 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 70,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 56,659 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 46,949 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 33,289 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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EF08 FSP is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF08 FSP, 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 EF08 FSP registered?

EF08 FSP is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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