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FL08 GYP

2008 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

122,800 mi
Last recorded122,800 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 GYP
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2025 122,800 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 112,956 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2024 112,956 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2023 105,342 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 105,342 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 93,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 93,242 miles

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 85,353 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade defective

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marking on screen due to defective wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 85,353 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade defective

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marking on screen due to defective wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 80,816 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 80,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 77,013 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 69,256 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 69,250 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 60,092 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 60,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also known as inner rack end (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped inner faces corroded causing fluctuation (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively due to worn discs (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 54,356 miles

205 / 60 / 16 tyres fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2016 54,356 miles

205 / 60 / 16 tyres fitted

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 46,856 miles

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2015 46,856 miles

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2014 41,105 miles

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2014 41,105 miles

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2013 34,155 miles

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2013 34,155 miles

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2012 27,949 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 21,046 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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FL08 GYP is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 GYP, 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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FL08 GYP is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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