MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,603 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front inner rack has slight play
front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Front Position lamp not working Both front position lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp insecure Both headlights upper mounting brackets broken (4.1.1 (c))
Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Resulting in excessive freeplay of the subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Coolant bottle almost empty
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear beam axle corroded
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear beam axle corroded
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
n/s/f headlamp deteriorated.
rear suspension beam corroded.
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
n/s/f headlamp deteriorated.
rear suspension beam corroded.
Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight play in rack and pinion
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack and pinion (2.2.B.1f)
coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering rack (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering rack (2.2.B.1f)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering rack (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering rack (2.2.B.1f)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
tyre tread deapths o/s/f4.06mm o/s/r/2.85mm n/s/f3.80mm n/s/r3.38mm
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
tyre tread deapths o/s/f4.06mm o/s/r/2.85mm n/s/f3.80mm n/s/r3.38mm
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RJ08 FBC is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RJ08 FBC, 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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RJ08 FBC is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 April 2008.
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