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MA57 EJV

2008 Renault G-scenic DYN-7 DCI 106

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

127,520 mi
Last recorded127,520 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault G-scenic DYN-7 DCI 10669,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA57 EJV
MakeRenault
ModelG-scenic DYN-7 DCI 106
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 127,520 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 127,520 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 123,739 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 123,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 123,642 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault wheel sensor broken (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 115,607 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 115,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Upper Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

object removed prior to test

Pass 24 Aug 2015 40,272 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 40,270 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 89,625 miles

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

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)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 89,624 miles

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

Offside 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 brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 78,130 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 78,130 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 63,489 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey when rotated just meets MOT standards advise replace

slight bind to offside rear brake

Pass 12 Jan 2011 46,173 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
Full Renault G-scenic DYN-7 DCI 106 reliability report

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MA57 EJV is a 2008 Renault G-scenic DYN-7 DCI 106 in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 MA57 EJV, 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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MA57 EJV is a 2008 Renault G-scenic DYN-7 DCI 106, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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