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LY08 BFJ

2008 Renault G-scenic DYN-7 DCI 106

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

123,757 mi
Last recorded123,757 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault G-scenic DYN-7 DCI 10669,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 BFJ
MakeRenault
ModelG-scenic DYN-7 DCI 106
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 123,757 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 122,842 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 110,046 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 110,043 miles

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

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

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))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 96,153 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 96,153 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2019 88,254 miles

ns number plate light inoperative

nsr tyre on 2mm

osr tyre on 2mm

Fail 20 May 2019 88,254 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

ns number plate light inoperative

nsr tyre on 2mm

osr tyre on 2mm

Pass 15 May 2018 81,349 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 76,745 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 76,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 69,643 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 69,643 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 63,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

play in steering rack inner joints

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Sep 2015 63,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

play in steering rack inner joints

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Sep 2015 62,969 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 53,045 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 53,042 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 45,408 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 45,392 miles

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2012 37,503 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 31,174 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 31,065 miles

How Reliable is the Renault G-scenic DYN-7 DCI 106?

Based on 1,120 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
7,734
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 85
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Registration plate lamp not working 35
constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 33
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 25
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LY08 BFJ is a 2008 Renault G-scenic DYN-7 DCI 106 in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2008 Renault G-scenic DYN-7 DCI 106 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 69,643 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 G-scenic DYN-7 DCI 106 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY08 BFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault G-scenic DYN-7 DCI 106 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Renault G-scenic DYN-7 DCI 106 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LY08 BFJ is a 2008 Renault G-scenic DYN-7 DCI 106, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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