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SM08 GSU

2008 Renault Scenic

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,394 mi
Last recorded146,394 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 GSU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 146,394 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2019 144,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer and inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 135,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 119,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/4mm bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2016 101,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/4mm wearing edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/4mm wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 72,951 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 54,553 miles

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

Slight play on Offside front Steering Joint

Fail 5 Sep 2014 54,553 miles

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

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

Slight play on Offside front Steering Joint

Fail 5 Sep 2013 47,357 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 47,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 38,268 miles

front pads around 4mm

front tyres have slight wear on edges

Fail 7 Sep 2012 38,268 miles

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

front pads around 4mm

front tyres have slight wear on edges

Pass 15 Aug 2011 30,356 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 30,356 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 28,187 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 27,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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SM08 GSU is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SM08 GSU, 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 SM08 GSU registered?

SM08 GSU is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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