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MT54 VSX

2008 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

24,927 mi
Last recorded24,927 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 VSX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 24,927 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 24,914 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 16,822 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 8,628 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 8,628 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 6,992 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 22 Nov 2013

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Nov 2012 926 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 49,808 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 43,316 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 43,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 37,357 miles

chiled seats fitted belt tested where posible

Fail 8 Jan 2010 37,354 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

N/S/R brake disc discoulerde showing signs that it has heated up

chiled seats fitted belt tested where posible

Pass 9 Jan 2009 30,016 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 30,016 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 24,002 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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MT54 VSX is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MT54 VSX, 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 MT54 VSX registered?

MT54 VSX is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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