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FV08 VLE

2008 Renault Scenic

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,895 mi
Last recorded88,895 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 VLE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 88,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear rear brake slight bind

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertray fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2021 88,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear rear brake slight bind

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2020 86,984 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all appear to have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

top covers under trays fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2020 86,984 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all appear to have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

top covers under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2019 84,874 miles

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

engine/under covers

Pass 5 Dec 2018 83,308 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2018 83,308 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2017 80,811 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 80,781 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling in full right hand lock on suspension leg (3.6.B.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 77,841 miles

Both front tyres worn to wear indicators

Play in steering rack inner joints both sides

Fail 8 Jul 2016 77,834 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

play in steering rack inner joints

rear brake discs badly corroded and pitted

under-tray fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2015 74,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface corrosion on discs

Fail 26 Jun 2015 74,440 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface corrosion on discs

Pass 25 Jun 2014 70,741 miles

2 nails in near side tyre

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

near side inner rack play

rear bind both sides

Pass 18 Jun 2013 65,159 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four brake disc's showing advance wear and corrosion

slight wear near side steering rack joint

Pass 23 Jun 2012 52,323 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 52,323 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 37,610 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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FV08 VLE is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FV08 VLE, 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 FV08 VLE registered?

FV08 VLE is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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