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VU08 HDZ

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,566 mi
Last recorded101,566 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 HDZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 101,566 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 101,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 87,957 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 87,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 72,413 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 70,033 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 70,033 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 58,127 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 58,123 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight brake bind near side rear wheel

Pass 21 Mar 2013 46,471 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 34,634 miles

front brake worn and scored

rear tyres low

Pass 3 Mar 2011 23,831 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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VU08 HDZ is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HDZ, 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 HDZ registered?

VU08 HDZ is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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The MOT history for VU08 HDZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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