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RE08 EJG

2008 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,296 mi
Last recorded120,296 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 EJG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 120,296 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Multiple tears of tread, but not to cords or ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Oct 2022 120,103 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Multiple tears of tread, but not to cords or ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive movement ()

Pass 11 Nov 2021 101,835 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Joints Near and Offside. ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 100,806 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split and insecure. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Joints Near and Offside. ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 93,756 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 93,756 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 May 2019 86,351 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 80,582 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 80,582 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 75,210 miles

wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 3 Jun 2017 75,210 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 2 Jun 2016 71,283 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING 2 M/M TREAD

Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING 3 M/M TREAD

Offside Front TYRE WEARING 3 M/M TREAD

Offside Rear FOOT BRAKE HAS LOWER READING

Offside Rear PARKING BRAKE HAS LOWER READING

Offside Rear TREADS AGE CRACKING

Offside Rear TREADS AGE CRACKING

WHEEL CAPS FITTED WHEEL NUTS NOT CHECKED

Pass 23 Jun 2015 66,508 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres split between tread

stone chip zone a

Fail 23 Jun 2015 66,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

front and rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres split between tread

stone chip zone a

Pass 3 Jun 2014 60,669 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 60,669 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 56,394 miles

small marks in front windscreen

some wear detected in n/s front steering rack

Fail 24 Jun 2013 56,394 miles

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

small marks in front windscreen

some wear detected in n/s front steering rack

Pass 17 May 2012 46,316 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,452 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower 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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RE08 EJG is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RE08 EJG, 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 RE08 EJG registered?

RE08 EJG is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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