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M29 MGC

2008 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,960 mi
Last recorded105,960 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 MGC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 105,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is cracking and has cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear both Shock absorbersb are corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 105,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is cracking and has cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear both Shock absorbersb are corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 97,433 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 97,433 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 88,799 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 88,799 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 79,519 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 70,909 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 70,857 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 68,606 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack

Fail 3 Dec 2020 68,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack-end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 5 Dec 2019 64,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 64,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 62,450 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 59,800 miles

Offside Front inner rack-end has slight free play

Pass 11 Nov 2016 55,441 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 51,603 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 51,603 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 45,871 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 39,110 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 34,081 miles

slight play in o/s steering axial ball joint

Pass 6 Nov 2012 32,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 6 Nov 2012 32,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 7 Nov 2011 30,458 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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M29 MGC is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M29 MGC, 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 M29 MGC registered?

M29 MGC is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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