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LJ08 GNO

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,615 mi
Last recorded91,615 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 GNO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 91,615 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 91,602 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Front Position lamp not working N/S & O/S (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 77,937 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 77,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 71,617 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 71,616 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 67,106 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Jul 2018 67,102 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Apr 2017 59,109 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 54,062 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 54,062 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2016 54,011 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 43,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2015 43,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 28,164 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 19,420 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 10,053 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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LJ08 GNO is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LJ08 GNO, 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 LJ08 GNO registered?

LJ08 GNO is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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