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SG08 ECV

2008 Renault Scenic

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

119,888 mi
Last recorded119,888 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 ECV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 119,888 miles

Nearside headlight has water ingress

noise internally in steering rack

Fail 18 Feb 2026 119,888 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlight has water ingress

noise internally in steering rack

Pass 10 Mar 2025 115,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 115,890 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 110,128 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 110,128 miles

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

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner track rod joint or rack play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 105,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear low

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 105,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear low

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 101,172 miles

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

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

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

covers and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2022 101,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2021 99,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge requires replacing asap (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2020 97,207 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 97,207 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 91,974 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2019 91,974 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2018 84,675 miles

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

Wiper blades worn

Pass 22 Feb 2017 78,037 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2016 66,335 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 66,335 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 56,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2015 56,639 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 47,242 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 6 Mar 2013 39,623 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 30,790 miles

slight drag on rear brakes

Pass 15 Feb 2011 20,865 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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SG08 ECV is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SG08 ECV, 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 SG08 ECV registered?

SG08 ECV is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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