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FG08 JKJ

2008 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,812 mi
Last recorded67,812 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 JKJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 67,812 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 67,812 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 61,115 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 61,052 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 12 May 2017 54,284 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 54,284 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 53,271 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 48,162 miles

Front No plate cracked

Offside rear tyre tread depth 3mm

Steel wheel on nearside rear

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Sep 2013 47,918 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front No plate cracked

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

Offside rear tyre tread depth 3mm

Steel wheel on nearside rear

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2012 37,128 miles

All brake disc surfaces rusty (possible lack of use)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 37,128 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

All brake disc surfaces rusty (possible lack of use)

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 JKJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JKJ, 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 JKJ registered?

FG08 JKJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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