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AM57 SFE

2008 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,663 mi
Last recorded182,663 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM57 SFE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 182,663 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, under tray cover is fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure and inoperative (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 177,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive and under tray cover is fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 177,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive and under tray cover is fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 172,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 172,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 167,141 miles

Central Front Sound deadening material not fully secure engine cover (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 164,783 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s and o/s registration plate lights dim

Pass 9 Sep 2020 162,341 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both registration plate lights dim

Fail 1 Sep 2020 162,313 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both registration plate lights dim

Pass 2 Sep 2019 157,140 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 Aug 2018 152,394 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 149,678 miles

Nearside Rear sill accident damage

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 149,633 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear sill accident damage

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 144,062 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Sep 2016 144,062 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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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AM57 SFE is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AM57 SFE, 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 AM57 SFE registered?

AM57 SFE is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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