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HG08 EXS

2008 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,362 mi
Last recorded110,362 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 EXS
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 110,362 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 110,358 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 108,730 miles

Rear Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 108,712 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 103,800 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 103,556 miles

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

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

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 96,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 94,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 94,542 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 91,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 91,222 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 87,106 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 85,008 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 80,915 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 75,924 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 70,056 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 70,056 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

some wear on front brake discs

Pass 28 Feb 2014 63,920 miles

very slight movement in steering rack ends

Pass 1 Aug 2013 59,015 miles

slight imbalance front brakes

Fail 6 Jul 2013 58,531 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front wing mirror cassing damaged

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jul 2012 53,498 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 53,498 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 insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 40,420 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 40,420 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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HG08 EXS is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HG08 EXS, 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 HG08 EXS registered?

HG08 EXS is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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