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WU08 VEX

2008 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,697 mi
Last recorded92,697 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 VEX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 92,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear coil spring slightly rubbing against inner edge of trailing arm (rear axle) assembly

Fail 17 Feb 2021 92,692 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear brake application uneven (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside rear inner brake pad worn below limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear coil spring slightly rubbing against inner edge of trailing arm (rear axle) assembly

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear brake disc surfaces deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 84,391 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 84,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 74,991 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 70,078 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 70,076 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 64,173 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 55,312 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 62,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2015 62,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 41,209 miles

front pads getting low

Fail 20 Mar 2014 41,209 miles

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

front pads getting low

Pass 21 Mar 2013 33,338 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 26,990 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 20,424 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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WU08 VEX is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WU08 VEX, 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 WU08 VEX registered?

WU08 VEX is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is WU08 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 VEX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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