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S308 AHO

1998 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,395 mi
Last recorded141,395 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Scenic88,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS308 AHO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 141,395 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 141,395 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front discs worn -brake pads appear low

nearside front indicator lens damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2009 139,640 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body damage

nearside front indicator lens cracked

Fail 2 Jul 2009 139,635 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body damage

nearside front indicator lens cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2008 134,420 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 134,415 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 129,075 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 129,075 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 121,833 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2006 121,828 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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S308 AHO is a 1998 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 88,752 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 S308 AHO, 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 28 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S308 AHO registered?

S308 AHO is a 1998 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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