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BF08 NXS

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,568 mi
Last recorded102,568 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 NXS
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 102,568 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 101,299 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 98,646 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 98,551 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stabilizer (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 94,220 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 92,716 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 91,225 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 88,170 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 88,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 82,975 miles

body work damaged to nearside

interior mirror insecure

oil leaks

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 15 Aug 2017 82,975 miles

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

body work damaged to nearside

interior mirror insecure

oil leaks

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 14 Aug 2017 82,975 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint gaiter damaged+has a excessive play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass damaged (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

body work damaged to nearside

oil leaks

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 12 Aug 2016 76,593 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2015 69,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs from inner face scored/lipped

front windscreen has a stonechip

nearside front wiper blade secured with cable tie

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 5 Sep 2014 65,582 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 60,572 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 52,657 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 52,600 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 43,385 miles

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

Slight play in nearside front wheel.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 36,802 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 36,795 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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BF08 NXS 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 71.4%.

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 BF08 NXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF08 NXS registered?

BF08 NXS is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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