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BJ08 XUT

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,126 mi
Last recorded114,126 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 XUT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 114,126 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Fail 10 Apr 2018 114,126 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 12 Apr 2017 99,522 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 15 Apr 2016 89,154 miles

Both front tyres have slight wear to edges

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has slight run flat damage

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 80,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 80,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 71,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear axle bushes deteriorating

Fail 1 Apr 2014 71,856 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

rear axle bushes deteriorating

Pass 15 Apr 2013 63,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres deteriorated

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 53,715 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

low oil warning on

service light on

Fail 18 Apr 2012 53,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

low oil warning on

service light on

Fail 20 Apr 2011 42,708 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres have uneven tread wear (195/6515).

Pass 20 Apr 2011 42,708 miles

offside and nearside front tyres have uneven tread wear (195/6515).

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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BJ08 XUT is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel 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 BJ08 XUT, 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 BJ08 XUT registered?

BJ08 XUT is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 20 April 2008.

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