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FP08 HGU

2008 Renault Scenic

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,841 mi
Last recorded65,841 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 HGU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 65,841 miles

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front wiper blades smeary

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Protection engine covers/undertrays

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 65,838 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front wiper blades smeary

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Protection engine covers/undertrays

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 59,546 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges of tread dunlop 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges of tread dunlop 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

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

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 25 Apr 2018 55,785 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 55,785 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 51,353 miles

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 6 May 2017 51,350 miles

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

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 45,566 miles

Child Seat Fitted

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

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 3 May 2016 45,561 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child Seat Fitted

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

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 9 May 2015 38,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 May 2014 31,894 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 26,688 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 21,760 miles

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 5 May 2011 15,158 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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FP08 HGU is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HGU, 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 HGU registered?

FP08 HGU is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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