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VU08 HCP

2008 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,716 mi
Last recorded134,716 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 HCP
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 134,716 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 134,715 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 122,187 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides dull (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and 3mm of tread in centre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded at end of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 111,191 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 111,059 miles

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 106,880 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Various covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2017 106,880 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Various covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2016 99,517 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 87,059 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower on sub frame rubber bushes flexing

Nearside Front wiper smearing

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner drumstick/ (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wiper smearing

Pass 16 Dec 2014 71,227 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2013 54,077 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 54,077 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 37,615 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 37,615 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 19,845 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 8,411 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre wall , not showing cords.

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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VU08 HCP is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VU08 HCP, 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 VU08 HCP registered?

VU08 HCP is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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