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FV08 ZGL

2008 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,926 mi
Last recorded101,926 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 ZGL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 101,926 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 94,196 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2023 90,030 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 90,030 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 84,488 miles

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 84,488 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 76,123 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 76,123 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 71,960 miles

underside covered with plastic shields obscuring components

Fail 7 Sep 2020 71,949 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2019 67,598 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 67,598 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 62,850 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 59,217 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering inner rack joints

slight play in steering inner rack joints

Fail 11 Aug 2017 59,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Front slight play in steering inner rack joints

slight play in steering inner rack joints

Pass 27 Jul 2016 54,458 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 54,458 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 49,574 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 45,047 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Jul 2014 45,047 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 39,459 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 34,619 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cut in sidewall of o/s/f tyre but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Fail 7 Jun 2012 34,619 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cut in sidewall of o/s/f tyre but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Pass 17 May 2011 27,490 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 ZGL is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZGL, 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 ZGL registered?

FV08 ZGL is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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