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HK08 EVJ

2008 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,048 mi
Last recorded94,048 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 EVJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 94,048 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 94,042 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear heatshield damaged insecure

Fail 21 Dec 2017 93,031 miles

Electrical wiring insecure exhaust Lambda sensor wiring insecure underneath vehicle (1.9.2a)

Fuel pipe insecure underneath body fuel pipes are insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine mount heavily deteriorated and excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion body panel corroded slightly (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance n/s/r light unit lens cracked but still visible (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass cracked but no seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

drivers' seat head restraint missing

exhaust brackets worn

front bumper slightly loose

front grill on bumper damaged

n/s/r tyre perished and excessively wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished and excessively wearing on inner edge

rear bumper slightly loose

rear registration plate slightly loose but no likely to deteriorate

Pass 31 Dec 2016 69,436 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 68,897 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both ! (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 54,169 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise judder from front brakes

front and rear brake discs corroded

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 8 Dec 2014 51,526 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 46,314 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 46,314 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre heavily cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2012 43,166 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 43,100 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 40,749 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under tray cover fitted.

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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HK08 EVJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HK08 EVJ, 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 HK08 EVJ registered?

HK08 EVJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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