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PL57 AVR

2008 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

100,571 mi
Last recorded100,571 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 AVR
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 100,571 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 97,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Sep 2024 97,447 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Sep 2023 95,302 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 92,116 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 83,453 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 83,453 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 74,477 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play in steering rack n/s/f

Pass 4 Sep 2019 65,549 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 55,181 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 55,181 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack ends x2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 45,899 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 43,517 miles

offside front brake pads getting low ?

Fail 14 Feb 2017 43,490 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front brake pads getting low ?

Pass 19 Feb 2016 39,693 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 36,294 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Feb 2015 36,292 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear inner brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Feb 2014 31,331 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2013 26,985 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 21,131 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 15,327 miles

all four tyre outer walls cracking

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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PL57 AVR is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PL57 AVR, 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 PL57 AVR registered?

PL57 AVR is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is PL57 AVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL57 AVR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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