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YC08 FZE

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,703 mi
Last recorded139,703 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 FZE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 139,703 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 139,703 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 130,107 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 122,595 miles

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

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

Offside Front wiper poor

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Nov 2018 122,595 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front wiper poor

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2017 113,463 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall not to cords

front brake discs worn and corroded

front brake pads getting low

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2017 113,459 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall not to cords

front brake discs worn and corroded

front brake pads getting low

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 100,677 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

winter tyres fitted on front axle only

Fail 31 Aug 2016 100,597 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front brake discs worn and corroded

winter tyres fitted on front axle only

Pass 10 Sep 2015 88,126 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 88,125 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 79,754 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 68,999 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2012 57,996 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 57,957 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 57,957 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 32,351 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 32,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front 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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YC08 FZE is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YC08 FZE, 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 YC08 FZE registered?

YC08 FZE is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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