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GL08 FSX

2008 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,610 mi
Last recorded92,610 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 FSX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 92,610 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside rear and centre rear seats ()

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 92,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside rear and centre rear seats ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm also bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 85,479 miles

Nearside Rear Outer body panel damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2019 85,477 miles

Offside Front 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))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer body panel damaged

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 82,018 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2017 75,788 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 75,787 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 69,209 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 64,664 miles

stone chip in front screen

Pass 26 Jun 2014 57,188 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 50,951 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 50,951 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 37,161 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs are starting to coroad

Fail 29 Jun 2011 33,842 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 33,842 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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GL08 FSX is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL08 FSX, 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 GL08 FSX registered?

GL08 FSX is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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