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AM08 KJU

2008 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,619 mi
Last recorded117,619 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 KJU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 117,619 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 117,606 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 114,406 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 114,406 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 108,801 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 105,581 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 105,581 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2021 100,487 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking at tread shoulders

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

both sides front tyres slightly worn on tread shoulders

Pass 16 Jul 2020 98,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 16 Jul 2020 98,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Jul 2019 93,989 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 89,082 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 89,082 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 79,228 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 79,228 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 71,650 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 63,690 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 63,690 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 59,122 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 55,090 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 55,090 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 May 2012 42,300 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 42,300 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 29,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AM08 KJU is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AM08 KJU, 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 AM08 KJU registered?

AM08 KJU is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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