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AB08 XJA

2008 Renault Scenic

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,045 mi
Last recorded111,045 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XJA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 111,045 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2025 98,205 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2024 86,897 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 86,897 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 78,253 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 78,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe insecure. (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 69,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 69,635 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 60,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 50,584 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 48,500 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 44,498 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 41,392 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 41,392 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 38,020 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 35,020 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 31,634 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 31,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 27,958 miles

nearside front fog lamp smashed

rear tyres perishing

Fail 17 Sep 2013 27,958 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front fog lamp smashed

rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 Jul 2012 23,125 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front fog light broken

rear wiper split

Pass 1 Jul 2011 17,946 miles

nearside front fog lamp damaged

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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AB08 XJA is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AB08 XJA, 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 AB08 XJA registered?

AB08 XJA is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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