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GU08 TCY

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,052 mi
Last recorded110,052 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 TCY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 110,052 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear tyres starting to perrish

Fail 25 Mar 2015 110,052 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to perrish

off side front tyre wearing on edges

strong advise near side front tyre worn on edges

strong advise wiper arm worn

Pass 26 Mar 2014 90,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside mirror partially secured

strong advise on the offside front tyre, as it is excessively worn on the edges

Fail 26 Mar 2014 90,212 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside mirror partially secured

strong advise on the offside front tyre, as it is excessively worn on the edges

Pass 26 Mar 2013 71,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside door mirror has been taped into place

offside outer sill has some damage to the rear section

rear wiper blade is split

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Fail 22 Mar 2013 71,023 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside door mirror has been taped into place

offside outer sill has some damage to the rear section

rear wiper blade is split

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Fail 12 Mar 2012 51,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

off side rear sill damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2012 51,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front tyres wearing on edges

off side rear sill damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2011 32,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear tyres perrishing on edge

off side outter sill damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2011 32,466 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear tyres perrishing on edge

off side outter sill damaged

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 TCY is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TCY, 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 TCY registered?

GU08 TCY is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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