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WR08 VBN

2008 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,431 mi
Last recorded165,431 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 VBN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 165,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 165,423 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 160,135 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 160,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 153,024 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 153,024 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 145,685 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 140,842 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 140,835 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 133,579 miles

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

N/S/F wheel rim damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jun 2018 124,070 miles

Nearside Front Wheel rim slight damage

Pass 28 Jun 2017 116,249 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 116,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 109,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 109,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 102,682 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 97,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 90,403 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 90,403 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 82,750 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 59,762 miles

Damage to front of vehicle

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

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

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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WR08 VBN is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WR08 VBN, 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 WR08 VBN registered?

WR08 VBN is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is WR08 VBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR08 VBN shows 21 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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