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MV08 PNL

2008 Renault Scenic

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,634 mi
Last recorded115,634 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 PNL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 115,634 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 111,358 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 111,330 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre edge wear

both front tyres edge wear

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 May 2023 105,312 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 105,281 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 98,994 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 May 2022 98,920 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2021 92,336 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 May 2020 88,418 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 83,108 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 78,647 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 75,846 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 72,045 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 67,559 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 63,499 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 63,499 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 53,556 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 43,616 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 35,746 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 34,385 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 34,385 miles

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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MV08 PNL is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MV08 PNL, 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 MV08 PNL registered?

MV08 PNL is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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