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SG08 MTU

2008 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,599 mi
Last recorded93,599 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 MTU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 93,599 miles

front discs and pads corodded

Fail 4 Mar 2015 93,281 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs and pads corodded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 77,944 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 77,944 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 62,596 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 62,596 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all tyres appear to have low pressure

Pass 15 Feb 2012 42,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 27,101 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

cut nearside front sidewall cords not exposed

Pass 14 Feb 2011 27,101 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

cut nearside front sidewall cords not exposed

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 MTU is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MTU, 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 MTU registered?

SG08 MTU is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is SG08 MTU safe to buy?

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