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FL08 VMP

2008 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,561 mi
Last recorded116,561 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 VMP
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 116,561 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorber casings corroded . (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 116,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NSF lower arm bottom ball joint . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorber casings corroded . (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 114,794 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 106,954 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 106,954 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 101,272 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing heavy outer edge

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 101,272 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing heavy outer edge

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 95,109 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

windscreen scratched

Pass 1 Feb 2016 86,019 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged but does not reach canvas

Fail 26 Jan 2016 85,655 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged but does not reach canvas

Pass 26 Jan 2015 76,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs pitted

Pass 4 Feb 2014 67,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front windscreen heavily scratched due to defective wiper blade in swept area, benefit of doubt given ans it does not seriously restrict view

Fail 27 Jan 2014 67,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front windscreen heavily scratched due to defective wiper blade in swept area, benefit of doubt given ans it does not seriously restrict view

Pass 1 Feb 2013 59,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front windscreen scratched due to defective wiper advise to replace

Fail 31 Jan 2013 59,333 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front windscreen scratched due to defective wiper advise to replace

Pass 28 Jan 2012 47,124 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 47,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 38,027 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 36,640 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 36,640 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VMP is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FL08 VMP, 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 VMP is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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