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GU08 SKN

2008 Renault Scenic

Grey Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,629 mi
Last recorded105,629 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 SKN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 105,629 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 97,989 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 97,988 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 91,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 87,382 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 87,354 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

centre rear seatbelt is slow to retract

offside rear seatbelt is slow to retract

smell of petrol from fuel tank area

Pass 5 Mar 2015 77,702 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2015 77,694 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2014 63,899 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear indicators faded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 63,899 miles

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

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

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

rear indicators faded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 53,033 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 45,302 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 45,256 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 33,210 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 May 2012 33,210 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 Dec 2011 26,904 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 26,904 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 18,660 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 18,223 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 18,223 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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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GU08 SKN is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GU08 SKN, 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 GU08 SKN registered?

GU08 SKN is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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