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GJ08 RYB

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,512 mi
Last recorded111,512 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 RYB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 111,512 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 111,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 110,849 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 110,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 106,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 102,198 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 100,015 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 92,884 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake disc inner faces worn and slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wiper blade rubbers slightly soft leaving slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 92,879 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake disc inner faces worn and slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wiper blade rubbers slightly soft leaving slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 84,097 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 73,895 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2016 64,072 miles

Nearside inner steering rack joint worn

Fail 23 Mar 2016 64,068 miles

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

Nearside inner steering rack joint worn

Pass 18 Mar 2015 54,486 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 44,820 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 34,276 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 34,210 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 24,576 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 20,246 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2011 20,185 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

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 RYB is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RYB, 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 RYB is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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