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FG08 GCK

2008 Renault Scenic

Gold Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,526 mi
Last recorded105,526 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 GCK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2021 105,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 99,265 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play osf and nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 95,017 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside/nearside ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 95,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 87,345 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2017 56,186 miles

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

Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 65,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 55,821 miles

card battery requires replacing on dash

Fail 10 Jan 2015 55,821 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

card battery requires replacing on dash

Pass 29 Nov 2013 47,356 miles

rear tyres cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2012 39,481 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 39,481 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 33,016 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 31,888 miles

both front tyres have cuts in them cord is not exposed also surface cracking on tyre sidewalls

Fail 15 Mar 2011 31,530 miles

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

both front tyres have cuts in them cord is not exposed also surface cracking on tyre sidewalls

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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FG08 GCK is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FG08 GCK, 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 FG08 GCK registered?

FG08 GCK is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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