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PK08 VEW

2008 Renault G-scenic DYN-7 DCI 106

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

102,811 mi
Last recorded102,811 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault G-scenic DYN-7 DCI 10669,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 VEW
MakeRenault
ModelG-scenic DYN-7 DCI 106
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 102,811 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside and outside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 102,177 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

plastic covers hideing some componants

Fail 19 Feb 2018 102,177 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear rear exhaust rubber split but system is secure

clutch pedal rubber missing

plastic covers hideing some componants

Pass 22 Feb 2017 101,554 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 101,554 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 99,467 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 99,467 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack-end (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 91,793 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in offside rack end

Fail 19 Feb 2015 91,793 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in offside rack end

Pass 28 Feb 2014 80,587 miles

slight movement in rack end offside offside rear tyre perished and cracking on sidewall

Fail 28 Feb 2014 80,587 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight movement in rack end offside offside rear tyre perished and cracking on sidewall

Pass 15 Mar 2013 71,276 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 71,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 60,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 53,511 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 51,968 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

How Reliable is the Renault G-scenic DYN-7 DCI 106?

Based on 1,120 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
7,734
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 85
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Registration plate lamp not working 35
constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 33
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 25
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PK08 VEW is a 2008 Renault G-scenic DYN-7 DCI 106 in Grey 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 G-scenic DYN-7 DCI 106 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 69,643 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 G-scenic DYN-7 DCI 106 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PK08 VEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault G-scenic DYN-7 DCI 106 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Renault G-scenic DYN-7 DCI 106 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PK08 VEW registered?

PK08 VEW is a 2008 Renault G-scenic DYN-7 DCI 106, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is PK08 VEW safe to buy?

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