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HK08 VSG

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,404 mi
Last recorded131,404 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 VSG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 131,404 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake clevis joint corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 131,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake clevis joint corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 122,323 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 122,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 113,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 100,129 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Feb 2019 100,129 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 93,121 miles

clutch in need of adjustment /replacement worn ...

Pass 13 Mar 2017 86,802 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 80,450 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 76,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2015 76,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

Pass 14 Jul 2014 71,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2013 63,338 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 63,338 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 56,279 miles

n/s/f tyre tread getting low on edges.

o/s/r tyre wall starting to crack.

Fail 13 Jul 2012 56,279 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre tread getting low on edges.

o/s/r tyre wall starting to crack.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 44,704 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 44,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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 VSG is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HK08 VSG, 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 VSG registered?

HK08 VSG is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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