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VE08 VGN

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,697 mi
Last recorded160,697 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 VGN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 160,697 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 160,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 143,805 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 143,800 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 120,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at minimum 1.6mm tread depth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jun 2017 98,335 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 98,244 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 78,104 miles

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

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

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

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 May 2015 61,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 51,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 39,976 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 28,806 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 19,675 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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VE08 VGN is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue 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 VE08 VGN, 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 VE08 VGN registered?

VE08 VGN is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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