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TAZ 8229

2008 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,068 mi
Last recorded121,068 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 8229
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 121,068 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2019 120,903 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 108,623 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 May 2018 108,390 miles

Nearside Front 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 Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 95,082 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 95,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 85,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 77,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2015 75,105 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 63,127 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 50,644 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 39,120 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 28,842 miles

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

Rear pads low

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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TAZ 8229 is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TAZ 8229, 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 TAZ 8229 registered?

TAZ 8229 is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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