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RE08 VCL

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,584 mi
Last recorded94,584 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 VCL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 94,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 90,909 miles

ALL SEAT BELTS IN REAR OF VEHICLE HAVE BEEN REMOVED AND ALL SEATS IN REAR HAVE BEEN REMOVED A WOOD FLOOR HAS BEEN FITTED WERE SEATS SHOULD BE VEHICLE NOW APPEARS TO BE USED AS A VAN /ESTATE CAR

Items removed from driver's view prior to test rear seat belts all missing ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all at rear ()

under tray fitted unable to inspect some areas/items of brake system/steering/suspension/fuel system/electrical equipment/vehicle structure

Fail 19 Feb 2019 90,904 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted unable to inspect some areas/items of brake system/steering/suspension/fuel system/electrical equipment/vehicle structure

Pass 9 Feb 2018 87,775 miles

under trays fitted unable to inspect some items of brakes/steering/suspension/vehicle structure

Fail 9 Feb 2018 87,775 miles

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

under trays fitted unable to inspect some items of brakes/steering/suspension/vehicle structure

Pass 17 Feb 2017 79,944 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 79,940 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

off/side rear brake pipe rubbing on hand brake cable

Pass 24 Feb 2016 74,622 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on hand brake cable (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

under trays fitted unable to inspect some areas of steering/brake/suspension items

wear in near/side steering rack track rod end shaft in steering rack

Pass 10 Feb 2015 68,025 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 62,028 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 50,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/F tyre sidewall badly cut/scuffed

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2013 50,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre sidewall badly cut/scuffed

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2012 41,247 miles

slight play in n/s rack arm

Fail 13 Feb 2012 41,247 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s rack arm

Pass 14 Mar 2011 32,465 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 32,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres on 3mm

Front and rear brake pads appear low

Nearside Drag link end 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 VCL is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VCL, 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 VCL registered?

RE08 VCL is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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The MOT history for RE08 VCL shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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