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MK08 HSE

2008 Renault Scenic

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

106,721 mi
Last recorded106,721 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 HSE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 106,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Sep 2018 106,721 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 90,415 miles

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

front and rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 19 Sep 2017 90,415 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front and rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 15 Sep 2016 76,072 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 61,921 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 61,921 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 50,849 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 50,849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 41,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear wiper blade is split

Fail 11 Sep 2013 41,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 26 Sep 2012 32,111 miles

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

nearside rear and centre rear seats missing at time of test

nearside rear tyre outer wall deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2012 32,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside rear and centre rear seats missing at time of test

nearside rear tyre outer wall deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2011 20,596 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 19,363 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 19,363 miles

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

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

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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MK08 HSE is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MK08 HSE, 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 MK08 HSE registered?

MK08 HSE is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 2 March 2008.

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