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MJ08 HGC

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,234 mi
Last recorded48,234 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 HGC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 48,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear coil spring is rubbing against the axle

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 48,234 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear coil spring is rubbing against the axle

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 47,913 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 47,833 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 45,960 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 44,573 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 42,785 miles

Offside Front slight play in inner rack joint offside front

Fail 31 May 2019 42,785 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in inner rack joint offside front

Pass 6 Jun 2018 40,630 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 38,793 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 37,721 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 37,721 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 37,705 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 33,024 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 27,359 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 22,020 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 17,334 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 11,284 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 6,238 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 5,304 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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MJ08 HGC is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HGC, 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 HGC registered?

MJ08 HGC is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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