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HG08 HNB

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,005 mi
Last recorded120,005 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 HNB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 120,005 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 119,978 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 112,181 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 104,420 miles

Nearside Front Outer Leaking grease

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2023 104,411 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Leaking grease

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 95,393 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2022 95,357 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 84,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 82,837 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 78,958 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 3 Apr 2019 78,958 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH -lamps (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 1 Feb 2018 74,723 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 72,253 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 72,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 70,195 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 67,920 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 66,102 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 66,102 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 61,635 miles

Front b/pads starting to get abit low

Rear inner b/pads low

Rear outer b/pads low and almost ON limits of wear (esp O/S/R)

Slight brake bind at N/S/R

Slight wear and movement starting at O/S/R w/bearing

Pass 30 Jan 2012 57,012 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 57,012 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 52,062 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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HG08 HNB is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HNB, 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 HNB registered?

HG08 HNB is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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