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YC08 VSN

2008 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,515 mi
Last recorded129,515 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 VSN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2020 129,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 116,041 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 99,636 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 99,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 89,859 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 77,798 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 66,457 miles

Offside Front tyre worn

both sides rear tyres have cuts in tread but not through to cords

Fail 24 Nov 2015 66,413 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn

both sides rear tyres have cuts in tread but not through to cords

Pass 25 Nov 2014 53,878 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 40,532 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 40,532 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 27,906 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 25,713 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 20,697 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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YC08 VSN is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VSN, 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 VSN registered?

YC08 VSN is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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