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RA08 LFT

2008 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

130,469 mi
Last recorded130,469 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 LFT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 130,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel advanced wear o/s and n/s inner track rod joints ( o/s borderline) (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 130,469 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel advanced wear o/s and n/s inner track rod joints ( o/s borderline) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 122,446 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2018 122,446 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 115,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn more than O/S/R pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

play to both ball ends in steering rack

slight bind to offside rear wheel

Fail 9 May 2017 115,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn more than O/S/R pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

play to both ball ends in steering rack

slight bind to offside rear wheel

Pass 16 May 2016 102,607 miles

freeplay to o/s end of rack

slight binding n/s/r wheel

Fail 16 May 2016 102,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

freeplay to o/s end of rack

slight binding n/s/r wheel

Pass 13 May 2015 96,147 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 May 2015 96,147 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2014 89,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 May 2013 75,471 miles

Corrosion in general on exhaust

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 60,607 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 60,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 44,157 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 44,154 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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RA08 LFT is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RA08 LFT, 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 RA08 LFT registered?

RA08 LFT is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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