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SG08 GYB

2008 Renault Scenic

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

68,733 mi
Last recorded68,733 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 68,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 (5.3.2 (b))

nsf tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 27 Mar 2024 68,732 miles

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

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

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. osf incorrect size requires a 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 66,674 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 61,694 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 61,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 58,235 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 58,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 56,370 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 56,370 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 54,194 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Nov 2018 54,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 48,035 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 48,035 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 38,400 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 38,400 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 35,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & perished (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 5 Oct 2015 35,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & outer wall perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & perished (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 22 Jul 2014 29,022 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 26,180 miles

nearside front tyre unevenly worn

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Fail 24 Feb 2014 26,180 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre unevenly worn

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2013 21,434 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 17,031 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 2 Mar 2012 17,031 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Feb 2011 12,512 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 GYB is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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

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