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HW56 DOG

2008 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

115,957 mi
Last recorded115,957 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 DOG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 115,957 miles

All rear seats been removed from vehicle could not check rear seatbelts due to all seats been taken out

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge of tyre tread peeling (Board line ) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Could not check rear seatbelt buckles as all had been taken out with rear seats

Fail 18 Feb 2026 115,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All rear seats been removed from vehicle could not check rear seatbelts due to all seats been taken out

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge of tyre tread peeling (Board line ) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Could not check rear seatbelt buckles as all had been taken out with rear seats

Pass 18 Feb 2025 107,773 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 107,771 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 98,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake efficiency borderline pass

Fail 15 Feb 2024 98,805 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake efficiency borderline pass

Pass 20 Feb 2023 90,770 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 86,731 miles

No rear seats fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2022 86,731 miles

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

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

No rear seats fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2021 80,130 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Feb 2021 80,115 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 75,666 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 70,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 70,106 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 64,112 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 64,112 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 57,704 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 57,624 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 50,575 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 50,575 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 44,159 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 38,199 miles

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 17 Feb 2014 38,199 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2013 32,816 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 32,816 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 26,602 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 20,142 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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HW56 DOG is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 HW56 DOG, 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 HW56 DOG registered?

HW56 DOG is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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