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NG08 PHJ

2008 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,335 mi
Last recorded170,335 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 PHJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 170,335 miles

handbrake warning light detecting fault but working fine

Fail 10 Jul 2018 170,326 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre and rear mounts (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake warning light detecting fault but working fine

Pass 12 Jun 2017 156,089 miles

Nearside Rear pads getting low

Nearside Rear wheel arch has damage

Fail 2 Jun 2017 155,668 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working number plate light not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre on the limit 205-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear pads getting low

Nearside Rear wheel arch has damage

Offside Rear Tyre getting close to limit and wearing on outside edge

Pass 14 Jun 2016 131,023 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 130,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 103,273 miles

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

play in offside wiper arm linkage

Fail 8 Jun 2015 103,273 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

play in offside wiper arm linkage

Pass 22 May 2014 80,532 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 64,428 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 64,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 51,638 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 42,778 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 10 Jun 2011 42,778 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

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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NG08 PHJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NG08 PHJ, 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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NG08 PHJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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