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PL08 VUR

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

80,024 mi
Last recorded80,024 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 80,024 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 77,087 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jun 2025 77,086 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2024 73,110 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2024 73,108 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 66,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 63,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to rear coil springs

engine oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2022 63,282 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to rear coil springs

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2021 58,578 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across axle slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 58,576 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across axle slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 55,037 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Inner edge of tyre has slight partial wear.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light mist of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight rust to brake pipe on rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 55,037 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all lamps. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Inner edge of tyre has slight partial wear.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light mist of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight rust to brake pipe on rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 46,087 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Mar 2019 46,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Mar 2018 36,771 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 27,682 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 27,682 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working Both n/s and o/s. (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 16,973 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 16,600 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 16,364 miles

Both front tyres have cracks in outer tread, no cord showing

Pass 20 Jun 2013 16,015 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 15,236 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 13,522 miles

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 VUR is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PL08 VUR, 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 VUR registered?

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

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