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VU58 NGE

2008 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

147,866 mi
Last recorded147,866 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 NGE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 147,866 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front top mount noisey

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside slight play in steering knuckle

Offside Front Lower suspension arm hitting subframe

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front top mount noisey

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 147,853 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front top mount noisey

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside slight play in steering knuckle

Offside Front Lower suspension arm hitting subframe

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front top mount noisey

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 140,842 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & wearing on inner edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front strut top bearing noisy

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 140,831 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & wearing on inner edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front strut top bearing noisy

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 131,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 131,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 120,930 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Oct 2019 120,930 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2018 106,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 106,554 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 97,270 miles

Front Upper Suspension top mounts rough when turned

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) strongly advise ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Sep 2017 97,270 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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)

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

Coolant low

Front Upper Suspension top mounts rough when turned

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) strongly advise ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 84,535 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly rough (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly rough (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 70,565 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 70,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Front discs slightly lipped

Nearside play in steering arm inner joint

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Jan 2015 63,575 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 53,067 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 41,980 miles

rear tyres approx' 3.5mm and cracking front tyres --outer edges low in places

Fail 8 Jan 2013 41,968 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear tyres approx' 3.5mm and cracking front tyres --outer edges low in places

Pass 1 Feb 2012 31,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 1 Feb 2012 31,579 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 30,775 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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VU58 NGE is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Red 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 VU58 NGE, 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 VU58 NGE registered?

VU58 NGE is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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