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AF08 HYJ

2008 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,418 mi
Last recorded92,418 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 HYJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 92,418 miles

Damage nearside sill

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 92,418 miles

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Damage nearside sill

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 81,250 miles

front brake discs corroded and slightly pitted

front brake discs corroded and slightly pitted

nearside mirror glass cracked

play in both steering arm inner joints

rear number plate lights slightly dim

Fail 9 Mar 2017 81,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55R16 (4.1.D.1b)

nearside mirror glass cracked

front brake discs corroded and slightly pitted

front brake discs corroded and slightly pitted

play in both steering arm inner joints

rear number plate lights slightly dim

Pass 29 Jan 2016 69,398 miles

Slight play O/S rack end

Pass 11 Mar 2015 66,971 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 66,971 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 64,621 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2014 64,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 61,859 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing edges

o/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

wipers smeering

Pass 7 Mar 2012 58,561 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)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

o/s/f inner steering arm has light play

Pass 16 Mar 2011 55,192 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 55,189 miles

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

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 HYJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HYJ, 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 HYJ registered?

AF08 HYJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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