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AB08 XJK

2008 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

201,818 mi
Last recorded201,818 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XJK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 201,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 201,818 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 192,329 miles

Nearside Coil spring corroded both nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 184,289 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and edge wearing ()

Nearside springs slightly corroded

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 175,498 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on the outer edge

Pass 17 Dec 2021 166,198 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 157,460 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 149,393 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 142,801 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 135,127 miles

Front Inner brake discs corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 124,881 miles

Nearside Front tyre edges slightly wearing

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jun 2015 115,493 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 115,493 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 97,947 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 80,083 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 66,271 miles

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

nearside front tyre bald at tread shoulders

Pass 17 Jun 2011 51,416 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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AB08 XJK is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XJK, 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 XJK registered?

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

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