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YR08 SGV

2008 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,953 mi
Last recorded66,953 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 SGV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 66,953 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 66,953 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper suspension mounting siezing

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 63,936 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 63,936 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015

Front slight play in steeringrack inner joints

Fail 27 Feb 2014 50,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 50,781 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2013 48,684 miles

both front top suspension mounts noisey

Pass 6 Apr 2012 41,003 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2012 41,001 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 Mar 2011 33,965 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 33,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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YR08 SGV is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YR08 SGV, 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 YR08 SGV registered?

YR08 SGV is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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