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HG08 NGO

2008 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

165,492 mi
Last recorded165,492 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 NGO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 165,492 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 165,492 miles

Nearside Steering arm deformed excess play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 160,523 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 160,523 miles

Front Steering arm deformed x 2 excess play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 157,788 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 155,324 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 155,324 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 152,780 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 149,801 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 May 2019 143,237 miles

Both front top mounts noisy when steering lock to lock

Both front wiper blades smearing slightly

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Tyre is cracked and heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs pitted and slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2019 143,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear reflector missing Both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Both front top mounts noisy when steering lock to lock

Both front wiper blades smearing slightly

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Tyre is cracked and heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs pitted and slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 133,307 miles

Slight play in NSF inner steering rack end joint

Pass 12 May 2017 124,348 miles

both front strut top mounts noisy

play in n/s/f inner steering arm

slight smear to front wipers

Fail 12 May 2017 124,348 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front strut top mounts noisy

play in n/s/f inner steering arm

slight smear to front wipers

Pass 27 May 2016 110,921 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 96,924 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 96,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 79,346 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 65,672 miles

front and rear pads getting low

Pass 31 May 2012 46,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 6 Jul 2011 29,869 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 29,869 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 NGO is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 NGO, 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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HG08 NGO is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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