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MJ08 BCZ

2008 Renault Scenic

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,251 mi
Last recorded87,251 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 BCZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 87,251 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 78,285 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 78,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 66,565 miles

NSF steering arm slight play

OSF steering arm slight play

Fail 22 Oct 2015 66,565 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

NSF steering arm slight play

OSF steering arm slight play

Pass 23 Oct 2014 54,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 43,778 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads getting low

n/s/front steering arm has slight play

n/s/front tyre wall scuffed

n/s/rear tyre showing heavy cracking

o/s/rear brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Oct 2013 43,778 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s/front steering arm has slight play

n/s/front tyre wall scuffed

n/s/rear tyre showing heavy cracking

o/s/rear brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Oct 2012 34,946 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 30,007 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in n/s rack arm

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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MJ08 BCZ is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJ08 BCZ, 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 MJ08 BCZ registered?

MJ08 BCZ is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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