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FY08 TAV

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

88,972 mi
Last recorded88,972 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 TAV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 88,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 88,972 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 79,697 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 79,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 71,273 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 71,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 65,560 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

n/s rear seat belt not tested child seat fitted.

undertrays & engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 2 Feb 2022 65,559 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

n/s rear seat belt not tested child seat fitted.

undertrays & engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 10 Feb 2021 56,489 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 56,489 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 50,502 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 47,568 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 44,479 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 44,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres 3mm & worn on edges

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 42,424 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 42,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 40,404 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 40,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 36,900 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 30,002 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 30,002 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 20,565 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 12,409 miles

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

rear brakes binding slightly advise strip and clean.

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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FY08 TAV is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FY08 TAV, 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 FY08 TAV registered?

FY08 TAV is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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