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SA08 OVS

2008 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,141 mi
Last recorded95,141 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 OVS
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 95,141 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 95,141 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018
Fail 22 Jan 2018

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings front both (2.2.B.1h)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front both (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring broken nsf (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 79,510 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim osf (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 79,510 miles

All position lamps not working front both (1.1.A.3b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings osf (2.2.B.1h)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim osf (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 71,011 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 64,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 57,316 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 46,882 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 46,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 33,855 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 33,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear wiper blade is torn

Pass 1 Feb 2011 18,536 miles

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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SA08 OVS is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SA08 OVS, 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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SA08 OVS is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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