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PL08 VUE

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

61,938 mi
Last recorded61,938 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 VUE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 61,938 miles

all discs slightly corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2018 61,933 miles

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

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

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

all discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2016 64,173 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arms (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 59,156 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working offside and nearside (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arms (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 54,167 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 54,167 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working offside and nearside (1.1.A.3b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 47,312 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 47,312 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Sep 2013 41,810 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 41,810 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 35,852 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 35,839 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 28,203 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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PL08 VUE is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 PL08 VUE, 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 PL08 VUE registered?

PL08 VUE is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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