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RV08 OKL

2008 Renault Scenic

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,882 mi
Last recorded144,882 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 OKL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2025 144,882 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam Dip beam bulbs turn off (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted All of front bumper heavily damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Operates dip beam bulbs (4.2.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Both front steering rack inner joints excessively worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 136,479 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Pass 21 Mar 2023 123,077 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Pass 29 Mar 2022 117,208 miles

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

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

Os rear tyre tread is wearing low and perishing

Pass 23 Mar 2021 110,820 miles

advise slight play in inner steering arms n/s/f and o/s/f

Fail 23 Mar 2021 110,820 miles

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

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

advise slight play in inner steering arms n/s/f and o/s/f

Pass 20 Mar 2020 106,928 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 98,863 miles

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

Ns front tyre has worn on inner edge close to limit

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 91,273 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing buckles fitted to seat, seat missing. ()

Fail 19 Mar 2018 91,273 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working bulb holder burnt out, headlamp fitting burnt (1.1.A.3b)

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing buckles fitted to seat, seat missing. ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 80,318 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 70,480 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 70,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 62,284 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 55,975 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 47,289 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 39,132 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 31,201 miles

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)

rear wiper split

Fail 17 Mar 2011 31,201 miles

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)

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

rear wiper split

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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RV08 OKL is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RV08 OKL, 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 RV08 OKL registered?

RV08 OKL is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is RV08 OKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 OKL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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