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SM57 HZB

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,499 mi
Last recorded149,499 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 HZB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 149,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both headlamps have reduced light output, possibly incorrect bulbs fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2021 143,390 miles

Offside Rear Outer Sill damaged

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 143,005 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Sill damaged

Oil leak - dripping but not excessively

Pass 6 Apr 2020 138,198 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 138,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 132,570 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear beam (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 128,862 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front tyre worn on both edges

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across ream beam axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 114,466 miles

Rear Exahust rubber starting to deterirate.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 106,278 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tow ball/ hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Apr 2016 106,267 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tow ball/ hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Apr 2015 99,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Apr 2015 99,653 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2014 91,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

H.I.D.lights fitted unable to quontify output

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Apr 2014 91,338 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

H.I.D.lights fitted unable to quontify output

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Apr 2013 83,462 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 76,896 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 76,896 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 78,895 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 60,697 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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SM57 HZB is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SM57 HZB, 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 SM57 HZB registered?

SM57 HZB is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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