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WG08 VBD

2008 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,988 mi
Last recorded98,988 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 VBD
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 98,988 miles

Front brake disk worn

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

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

Nearside mirror cracked

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 98,988 miles

Front brake disk worn

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

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

Nearside mirror cracked

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 90,060 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 82,794 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock obsorber corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear shock obsorber corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2021 82,777 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shock obsorber corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear shock obsorber corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2020 76,870 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 69,705 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 69,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 58,018 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 58,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 46,373 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 46,371 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 35,662 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 25,992 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 23,280 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 23,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

all four tyres feathered and unevenly worn

Pass 22 Jul 2013 18,976 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 18,976 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 16,312 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 13,959 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 13,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WG08 VBD is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 WG08 VBD, 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 WG08 VBD registered?

WG08 VBD is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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