Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2008 Renault G Scenic Dyn 7 DCI 106?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2008 Renault G Scenic Dyn 7 DCI 106?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2008 Renault G Scenic Dyn 7 DCI 106?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2008 Renault G Scenic Dyn 7 DCI 106 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 101 vehicles, the 2008 Renault G Scenic Dyn 7 DCI 106 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 67.5%, indicating average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2008 Renault G Scenic Dyn 7 DCI 106?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Renault G Scenic Dyn 7 DCI 106 (2008)

101 real MOT outcomes analysed • 67.5% first-time pass rate

2008 Renault G Scenic Dyn 7 DCI 106

CarHunch analysed 101 real MOT records for the 2008 Renault G Scenic Dyn 7 DCI 106. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2008 Renault Grand Scénic DCI 106 is a reliability red flag: only 22.7% pass their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, and the average car carries 1.39 failures when tested. Dangerous defects have affected 8.9% of this cohort, which is below the critical threshold but still represents a genuine concern for safety-critical systems on a 16-year-old diesel vehicle.

At 85,000–91,000 miles for their age, these Scénics have done typical mileage but are already showing the strain: each vehicle accumulates an average of 5.5 advisories, indicating developing wear across seals, suspension, and emissions equipment. Before buying, insist on a pre-purchase inspection focused on the DPF regeneration system and turbo durability, as these are common diesel weak points on this generation.

We have limited data for the 2008 Renault G Scenic Dyn 7 DCI 106 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

67.5%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

8.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.39

Over 4.4 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

85k

Middle half: 64k–113k

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These stats describe 101 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 101 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 8.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2008 Renault G Scenic Dyn 7 DCI 106 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

85,138

typical

64,390

low mileage

113,059

high mileage

Half of all 2008 Renault G Scenic Dyn 7 DCI 106 vehicles fall between 64,390 and 113,059 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 64,390 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 64,390–113,059 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2008 Renault G Scenic Dyn 7 DCI 106s sit.

⚠ Over 152,629 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2008 Renault G Scenic Dyn 7 DCI 106 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 42% of 2008 Renault G Scenic Dyn 7 DCI 106s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 (42% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2022.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

4.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.39

Avg failures per vehicle

5.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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