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SA08 WPU

2008 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,158 mi
Last recorded90,158 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 90,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 83,312 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 83,312 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 800,168 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 800,168 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 69,185 miles

Coolant leak signs of coolant leak from radiator ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted wheel outer bead slightly bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension arm, track rod end and hub showing signs of surface corrosion

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 67,332 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 67,211 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

under side of vehicle rusty

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2017 67,198 miles

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

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

under side of vehicle rusty

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 65,435 miles

Centre Front radiator insecure and not seated correctly in mounts also level low and leaking

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 65,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back arm bush split from housing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre Front radiator insecure and not seated correctly in mounts also level low and leaking

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam s/f bulb and adjusted aim (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 57,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 57,914 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise eng noise

Pass 20 Jan 2014 60,482 miles

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

radiator insecure

Fail 20 Jan 2014 60,482 miles

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

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

radiator insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2013 36,945 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 36,943 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 28,038 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 21,799 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 20,387 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 20,387 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 WPU is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WPU, 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 SA08 WPU registered?

SA08 WPU is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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