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FE08 LHL

2008 Renault Scenic

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

129,555 mi
Last recorded129,555 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 LHL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2019 129,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 117,484 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 117,454 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 102,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear most ()

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 102,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear most ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 94,800 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2015 82,824 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 82,824 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 75,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 12 Nov 2014 75,276 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Nov 2013 61,986 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 49,923 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 49,923 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 44,225 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 44,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 29,855 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 29,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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)

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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FE08 LHL is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 FE08 LHL, 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 FE08 LHL registered?

FE08 LHL is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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