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YG08 VBT

2008 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

147,092 mi
Last recorded147,092 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 VBT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 147,092 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 147,092 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 140,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine under tray slightly insecure

Pass 7 Jun 2019 129,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pads starting to wear thin

Offside Front brake pads starting to wear thin

Offside wiper arm worn

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 116,168 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 116,168 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 101,504 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 101,504 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front & offside rear (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 90,680 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread cut

Fail 13 Apr 2016 90,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre tread cut

Pass 10 Apr 2015 75,450 miles

Parking brake efficiency:17%

Both Rear brake discs badly corroded.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake:parking brake efficiency only just met.It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 9 Apr 2015 75,441 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both Rear brake discs badly corroded.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 64,497 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 64,497 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 52,178 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 52,178 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 40,872 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 29,293 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 29,293 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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YG08 VBT is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YG08 VBT, 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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YG08 VBT is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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