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SC08 VLK

2008 Renault Scenic

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,761 mi
Last recorded137,761 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 VLK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2020 137,761 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Front Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper trim / grille damaged and sharp (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp damaged / deteriorated

Offside Front headlamp mountings damaged / deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 125,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

reverse lights inop

Fail 16 Jul 2019 125,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

reverse lights inop

Pass 8 Aug 2018 113,886 miles

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Offside Front steering rack boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear discs slightly deteriorated / worn

Pass 7 Aug 2017 99,850 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 86,192 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 70,071 miles

SLIGHT BUCKLE OSF WHEEL

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 54,886 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 40,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres perished and cracking

Fail 5 Aug 2013 40,007 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2012 28,316 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 14,854 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 14,179 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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SC08 VLK is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SC08 VLK, 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 SC08 VLK registered?

SC08 VLK is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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