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SP08 XHG

2008 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

117,697 mi
Last recorded117,697 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 XHG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 117,697 miles

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 6 Dec 2022

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 6 Dec 2021 111,550 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s/f and n/s/f ()

edges of both front tyres worn

reverse lights inoperative

slight stiffness in steering

Fail 25 Nov 2021 111,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s/f and n/s/f ()

edges of both front tyres worn

reverse lights inoperative

slight stiffness in steering

Pass 1 Dec 2020 102,585 miles

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

edge n/s/f tyre worn

reverse lights inoperative

slight stiffness in steering

Fail 27 Nov 2020 102,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (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))

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

edge n/s/f tyre worn

reverse lights inoperative

slight stiffness in steering

Pass 17 Apr 2019 91,161 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 90,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 77,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2018 77,170 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 71,685 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 71,684 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 63,762 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 63,762 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 59,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2015 59,334 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 55,547 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 52,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,686 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 38,993 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 33,570 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 33,570 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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 XHG is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XHG, 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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SP08 XHG is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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