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GJ08 PHF

2008 Renault Scenic

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,986 mi
Last recorded102,986 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 PHF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 102,986 miles

Damage to nearside rear light lens/water inside unit

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 102,961 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) Excessive movement to both inner steering rack joint areas (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Damage to nearside rear light lens/water inside unit

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 96,091 miles

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

Front Tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 91,207 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 85,685 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 79,934 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 71,727 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 62,643 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 53,328 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 53,328 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/rear tyre wall perished

Pass 23 Apr 2012 43,538 miles

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

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

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

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 17 Feb 2012 41,538 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel tight to spin

Pass 28 Jan 2011 28,260 miles

near side wiper split

Fail 28 Jan 2011 28,260 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

near side wiper split

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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GJ08 PHF 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 78.6%.

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 GJ08 PHF, 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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GJ08 PHF is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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