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MT08 FZY

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

146,387 mi
Last recorded146,387 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 FZY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 146,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.64mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.02mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.66mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 146,387 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.64mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.02mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.66mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 138,956 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 131,124 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 131,053 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 122,460 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 122,397 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 112,625 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 112,625 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2014 105,430 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 105,430 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 98,201 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 98,201 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 83,890 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 83,890 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 constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 60,190 miles

Slight play in both steering rack arms

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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MT08 FZY is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel 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 MT08 FZY, 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 MT08 FZY registered?

MT08 FZY is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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