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AF08 HXJ

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

107,538 mi
Last recorded107,538 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 HXJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 107,538 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 107,535 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 102,620 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 99,169 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 99,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 93,475 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 87,688 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 87,685 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 93,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of age and worn close to wear markers

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 78,528 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 78,522 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2015 73,895 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 67,610 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 67,610 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 58,332 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 58,288 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2012 49,611 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 49,611 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 42,541 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 40,981 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper split

Fail 15 Feb 2011 40,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear parking brake cable incorrectly routed

rear wiper split

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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AF08 HXJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AF08 HXJ, 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 AF08 HXJ registered?

AF08 HXJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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