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HG08 VYA

2008 Renault Scenic

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,439 mi
Last recorded121,439 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 VYA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 121,439 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 121,439 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 109,649 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 98,611 miles

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 15 Feb 2023 98,566 miles

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

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

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 11 Feb 2022 87,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 80,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 80,584 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 78,584 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight play

Pass 9 Feb 2019 75,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 72,225 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 72,225 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 68,468 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 68,468 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 63,699 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 61,201 miles

Damage on windscreen has reached the maximum permitted. Change of windscreen strongly advised.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle was inspected in wet conditions.

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

Fail 14 May 2014 52,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s/f top mount slightly knotchy

Pass 14 May 2014 52,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/f top mount slightly knotchy

Pass 13 May 2013 37,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

slight play in inner steering rack ball joints

Pass 14 May 2012 23,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 May 2012 23,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 16,743 miles

slight judder from front brakes

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 VYA is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Gold 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 VYA, 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 VYA registered?

HG08 VYA is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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The MOT history for HG08 VYA shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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