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MF08 ZWG

2008 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,461 mi
Last recorded108,461 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 ZWG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 108,461 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside shock absorbers also corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 108,308 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod inner joint/bush (2.3 (a) (i))

Other passenger door does not latch securely closed boot (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1of2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 96,136 miles

N,S,F inner rack end has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O,S,F inner rack end has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 96,046 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

N,S,F inner rack end has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O,S,F inner rack end has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 89,540 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 89,540 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 85,004 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 85,004 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 80,496 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Feb 2019 80,496 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2018 78,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 74,793 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

front tyres worn on edges

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2016 64,504 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Sep 2016 64,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper corner (6.1.C.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 55,285 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 43,047 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 37,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2013 37,258 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 32,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 27,138 miles

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)

both rear brake disc's pitteds lightly

both rear tyres cracking to sidewalls

offside front brake disc's scored - nearside front brake disc's pitted

Pass 22 Sep 2010 22,048 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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MF08 ZWG is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MF08 ZWG, 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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MF08 ZWG is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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