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PK08 VFA

2008 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,388 mi
Last recorded96,388 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 VFA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 96,388 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 96,388 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 92,976 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 89,536 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 87,320 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 87,320 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 85,025 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 85,025 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 83,142 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Oct 2019 83,142 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 78,804 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 78,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2017 75,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 70,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 67,411 miles

play in both front steering arms

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both sides (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 67,314 miles

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

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

play in both front steering arms

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both sides (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 60,910 miles

slight play in near side front steering rack

Pass 1 Feb 2013 52,356 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 48,030 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 40,927 miles

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

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

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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PK08 VFA is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PK08 VFA, 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 PK08 VFA registered?

PK08 VFA is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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