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FP08 HGK

2008 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,259 mi
Last recorded131,259 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 HGK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 131,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged lumpy in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 131,259 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged lumpy in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 122,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 122,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 114,511 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 114,255 miles

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance in wing (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 104,255 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack end sleight play

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

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Fail 25 Apr 2016 104,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner rack end sleight play

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

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 22 Apr 2015 92,370 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 92,370 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 83,157 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

service light on

Fail 23 May 2014 83,155 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

service light on

Fail 11 May 2012 52,305 miles

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

slight movement in nearside front inner steering rack ball joint/shaft to road wheel

Pass 11 May 2012 52,305 miles

slight movement in nearside front inner steering rack ball joint/shaft to road wheel

Pass 10 May 2011 36,394 miles

STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING LOW IN TREAD DEPTH 3MM OF TREAD LEFT CHANGE SOON

suspect rear brake pads getting low in thickness

Fail 10 May 2011 36,393 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING LOW IN TREAD DEPTH 3MM OF TREAD LEFT CHANGE SOON

suspect rear brake pads getting low in thickness

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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FP08 HGK is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FP08 HGK, 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 FP08 HGK registered?

FP08 HGK is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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