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HK08 FRN

2008 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 FRN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 137,867 miles

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Third row ()

Fail 20 Dec 2023 137,850 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Third row ()

Pass 28 Oct 2022 131,722 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 131,722 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 126,479 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 121,414 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 121,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 116,403 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 116,335 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 109,785 miles

corrosion to front / rear brake disc

engine covers / under trays fitted

front wipers just in limit

o/s/f head light dim on tester

steering rack end has play o/s/f

Fail 13 Nov 2018 109,785 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion to front / rear brake disc

engine covers / under trays fitted

front wipers just in limit

o/s/f head light dim on tester

steering rack end has play o/s/f

Pass 16 Nov 2017 101,475 miles

Nearside play steering rack end

Fail 16 Nov 2017 101,474 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside play steering rack end

Pass 11 Aug 2016 79,917 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 79,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 75,992 miles

Nearside Front plastic inner wheel arch damaged

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in both front inner steerring rack joints

Fail 3 Nov 2015 75,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front plastic inner wheel arch damaged

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in both front inner steerring rack joints

Fail 16 Oct 2014 65,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil level is below minimum! (advise top up or service)

nearside front steering arm has slight play!

Pass 16 Oct 2014 65,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil level is below minimum! (advise top up or service)

nearside front steering arm has slight play!

Pass 5 Nov 2013 56,938 miles

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

child seat fitted n/s rear

Fail 5 Nov 2013 56,938 miles

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

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

child seat fitted n/s rear

Pass 5 Nov 2012 47,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 39,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front wiper blade is starting to split!!

rear wiper blade is split!!

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 FRN is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FRN, 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 FRN registered?

HK08 FRN is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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