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FN08 XDR

2008 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

119,590 mi
Last recorded119,590 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 XDR
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 119,590 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 119,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 114,754 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 114,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working and offside front (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2018 85,861 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 85,861 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 57,656 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 57,656 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 39,466 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 35,841 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 35,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 28,819 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 28,819 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 24,841 miles

front wiper blades smearing not adversely effecting vision

Fail 24 Feb 2012 24,841 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wiper blades smearing not adversely effecting vision

Pass 21 Feb 2011 18,840 miles

both rear side windows heavily tinted

rear screen heavily tinted

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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FN08 XDR is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 FN08 XDR, 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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FN08 XDR is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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