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MA08 OBY

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

112,133 mi
Last recorded112,133 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 OBY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 112,133 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Wiper blade split

Fail 19 Feb 2018 112,133 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer tread worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Wiper blade split

Pass 17 Feb 2017 101,355 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 101,352 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear badly worn (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit os front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 90,897 miles

slight play in o/s front inner steering rack joint

Fail 19 Feb 2016 90,897 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in o/s front inner steering rack joint

Pass 24 Feb 2015 84,610 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 84,610 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs badly corroded on inside faces

Pass 3 Feb 2014 74,552 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2014 74,552 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2013 65,459 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 1 Feb 2013 65,459 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 31 Jan 2012 57,167 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2012 57,167 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2011 49,185 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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MA08 OBY is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 MA08 OBY, 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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MA08 OBY is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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