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FG08 GEK

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

86,693 mi
Last recorded86,693 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 GEK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 86,693 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 86,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split to cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 83,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Dec 2024 83,897 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2023 79,945 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 76,478 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 72,839 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 68,338 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 68,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 64,674 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 59,394 miles

Rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 6 Dec 2017 53,396 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 47,352 miles

coolant below min

under tray covers fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2016 47,352 miles

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

coolant below min

under tray covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2015 42,127 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 39,666 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 12 Aug 2015 39,666 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 18 Aug 2014 33,868 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 25,411 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 20,249 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 9,720 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 9,562 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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FG08 GEK is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GEK, 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 GEK registered?

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

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The MOT history for FG08 GEK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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