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WD08 DBY

2008 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,481 mi
Last recorded156,481 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD08 DBY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2023 156,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 148,734 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 148,734 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2021 142,667 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 142,666 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 136,905 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 136,905 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 129,795 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 129,795 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working r434 bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 122,233 miles

Front brake discs surface rusty

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 122,232 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front brake discs surface rusty

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 113,463 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 113,340 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 105,945 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 101,502 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 86,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2013 70,216 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 59,838 miles

front brake discs & pads slightly worn

Fail 4 May 2012 59,838 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front brake discs & pads slightly worn

Pass 6 May 2011 47,334 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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WD08 DBY is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WD08 DBY, 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 WD08 DBY registered?

WD08 DBY is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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