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FL08 EPX

2008 Renault Scenic

Brown Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,771 mi
Last recorded97,771 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 EPX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 97,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 97,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 92,278 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2020 88,211 miles

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

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Both Sides Front (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly insecure but not likely to fall off

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

Offside Rear Rear light lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive Under Bonnet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 88,198 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both Front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly insecure but not likely to fall off

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear light lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive Under Bonnet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 81,080 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 81,081 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 77,004 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' wiper arm scratches (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 77,003 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' wiper arm scratches (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 71,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside steering track rod inner ball joing slight play

Fail 14 Mar 2017 71,606 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside steering track rod inner ball joing slight play

Pass 9 Mar 2016 65,797 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 65,796 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 58,333 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 4 Mar 2014 50,260 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 42,565 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 35,191 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 30,928 miles

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

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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FL08 EPX is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Brown with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL08 EPX, 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 FL08 EPX registered?

FL08 EPX is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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