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GP57 YYJ

2008 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,887 mi
Last recorded100,887 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 YYJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 100,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge |Worn & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steel wheel fitted with incorrect bolts - but secure

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 100,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp has condensation on lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge |Worn & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steel wheel fitted with incorrect bolts - but secure

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 93,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steel wheel rim fitted

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2021 89,545 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steel wheel fitted o/s front with alloy wheel studs but wheel secure

Fail 2 Sep 2021 89,545 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s rear pipe/flexi on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steel wheel fitted o/s front with alloy wheel studs but wheel secure

Pass 25 Aug 2020 87,156 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s/ rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

steel wheel fitted o/s/f with ali wheel nuts but secure

Fail 25 Aug 2020 87,156 miles

Position lamp not working n/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/f split showing cords, steel wheel fitted with ali wheel nuts but secure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s/ rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 79,919 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and steel wheel fitted with the studs for ali wheel but still secure (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have deep cracks but no cords on show (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 69,430 miles

steering knuckles slight play

Fail 3 Sep 2018 29,249 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

service light on

slight play in both front inner steering rack arms

Pass 31 Aug 2017 61,679 miles

advise slight play in both frontinner steering rack arms

rear boot will not open

Fail 31 Aug 2017 61,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear boot will not open

advise slight play in both frontinner steering rack arms

Pass 31 Aug 2016 55,024 miles

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

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

boot will not open

Fail 31 Aug 2016 55,024 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working nearside and offside front (1.1.A.3b)

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

boot will not open

Pass 21 Aug 2015 49,869 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 49,869 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 45,394 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 41,680 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 33,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 33,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2011 24,967 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 15,820 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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GP57 YYJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 GP57 YYJ, 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 GP57 YYJ registered?

GP57 YYJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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