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SP08 XGU

2008 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

104,698 mi
Last recorded104,698 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 XGU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 104,698 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 104,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 94,296 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2018

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both through to cord inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 84,995 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened stiff in operation. (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 84,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened stiff in operation. (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 70,500 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 70,438 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front side lights (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 h (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 h (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 57,660 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 49,767 miles

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

nearside front tyre damage to sidewall

Pass 18 Mar 2013 40,000 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

coolant level low

Fail 18 Mar 2013 39,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

coolant level low

Pass 23 Mar 2012 30,807 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 30,807 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 22,337 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,337 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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SP08 XGU is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SP08 XGU, 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 SP08 XGU registered?

SP08 XGU is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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