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LR08 VYB

2008 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,312 mi
Last recorded100,312 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 VYB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 100,312 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 100,312 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 92,226 miles

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

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

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

Offside outer sill damaged

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers screen wash poor

Fail 4 May 2018 92,200 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play rack inner (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2018 92,121 miles

Emissions not tested Injection fault, excessive vibration thru vehicle (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Middle exhaust rubber deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

No coolant

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

Offside Outer sill damaged

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 83,203 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 74,876 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front wheel is a steel, all others are alloy

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rack ball joint excessively worn

Offside Front rack ball joint slightly worn

Pass 27 Mar 2015 68,238 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 68,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 59,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

incorrect ? wheel nuts fitted to passenger rear steel wheel? All other wheels are alloy.

Pass 29 Mar 2013 48,742 miles

Alloy wheels fitted all round except to offside front of vehicle. This was a steel wheel (possibly the vehicle's spare wheel?) at the time of test.

Both rear tyres - age cracks

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2013 48,742 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Alloy wheels fitted all round except to offside front of vehicle. This was a steel wheel (possibly the vehicle's spare wheel?) at the time of test.

Both rear tyres - age cracks

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service required warning light on at th etime of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 36,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

rear brake disks heavilly corroded on inner faces

slight play in n/s steering co-axiel

spare tyre illegal, 1mm

Pass 9 Mar 2011 24,749 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 24,749 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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 VYB is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VYB, 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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LR08 VYB is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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