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EF57 FZC

2008 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,572 mi
Last recorded92,572 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 FZC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 92,572 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted , rear beam axle covered and corroded slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2022 80,037 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 2 Jun 2022 80,037 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 80,036 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 80,014 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 77,359 miles

Different wheel fitted to nearside rear at time of mot test tyre still the same size

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre flat at time of mot test

Fail 14 Aug 2020 77,359 miles

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

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))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Different wheel fitted to nearside rear at time of mot test tyre still the same size

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre flat at time of mot test

Pass 31 Aug 2019 73,662 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

trays and covers fitted preventing some views of inspection areas.

Fail 31 Aug 2019 73,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

trays and covers fitted preventing some views of inspection areas.

Pass 15 Aug 2018 64,967 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front tyres ()

Fail 15 Aug 2018 64,967 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front tyres ()

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 59,283 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 51,499 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 49,009 miles

engine and under vehicle covers fitted that restrict view of some testable items

knocking in steering

nearside front wheel is out of shape

offside and nearside rear tyre treads are worn low

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 21 Jan 2015 45,391 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake is tight

slight play at nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 30 Dec 2013 40,056 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 40,056 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2013 35,643 miles

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

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

Rear tyres perished and 3 mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 35,643 miles

Rear tyres perished and 3 mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 30,491 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Jan 2011 26,057 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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EF57 FZC is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EF57 FZC, 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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EF57 FZC is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 5 January 2008.

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