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LR08 HCF

2008 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

70,148 mi
Last recorded70,148 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 HCF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 70,148 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

both rear shocker casings corroded

offside front bottom ball joint dust cover worn

oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2026 70,148 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

both rear shocker casings corroded

offside front bottom ball joint dust cover worn

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2025 69,077 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

both rear shocker casings corroded

corrosion on both rear coil springs and nearside coil spring fouling carrier

front drop link dust covers slightly worn/perished

oil leaks

Fail 31 Mar 2025 69,077 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

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

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

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

both rear shocker casings corroded

corrosion on both rear coil springs and nearside coil spring fouling carrier

front drop link dust covers slightly worn/perished

oil leaks

Pass 14 Apr 2024 68,003 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 68,003 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 65,598 miles

Front engine covers fitted top and bottom

Fail 30 May 2023 65,598 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front engine covers fitted top and bottom

Pass 13 Jun 2022 64,694 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 64,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible bulb position (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 61,152 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2021 61,152 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2020 57,620 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 57,620 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 53,144 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 48,064 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 Budget (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 48,064 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 Budget (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 44,509 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 44,509 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 40,140 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 36,258 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 32,566 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 27,830 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 21,629 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 14,395 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 13,916 miles

motabilty aid modification in boot insecure. could smash rear screen on cause injury to rear seated passenger

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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LR08 HCF is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LR08 HCF, 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 LR08 HCF registered?

LR08 HCF is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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