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GR08 GJF

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

130,613 mi
Last recorded130,613 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR08 GJF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 130,613 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 130,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 124,637 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill damaged

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 114,732 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both discs (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside outer sill damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Mar 2020 114,732 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both discs (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside outer sill damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2019 98,496 miles

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

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

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

Offside centre outer sill is damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2018 85,282 miles

Nearside Front upper strut mounting noisey

Nearside inner rack joint slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer shoulders worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear unable to check wheel bearing

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive centre outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 85,282 miles

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

Nearside Front upper strut mounting noisey

Nearside inner rack joint slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer shoulders worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear unable to check wheel bearing

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive centre outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 72,304 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 72,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 65,490 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 65,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 56,284 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear window tint seems excessively dark

Fail 1 Jun 2015 56,284 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear window tint seems excessively dark

Pass 23 Jun 2014 48,872 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 40,525 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 40,525 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 21,646 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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GR08 GJF is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GR08 GJF, 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 GR08 GJF registered?

GR08 GJF is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 August 2008.

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