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BL08 XPJ

2008 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,507 mi
Last recorded93,507 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 XPJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 93,507 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 92,677 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 92,677 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 92,220 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 91,301 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 90,399 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 89,272 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 86,755 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 85,154 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 85,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 89,586 miles

Under font of vehicle covered.

Pass 29 Aug 2017 73,256 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 29 Aug 2017 73,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 13 Feb 2016 58,236 miles

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

N/S front tyre only just on the legal limit.

Pass 14 Feb 2015 52,569 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 51,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front outer tyre wall is damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2014 51,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NOTE: Nearside rear wheel, Wheel bearing, tyre cannot be fully tested due to fault with brake

Offside front outer tyre wall is damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2013 44,480 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 35,568 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 31,660 miles

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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BL08 XPJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL08 XPJ, 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 BL08 XPJ registered?

BL08 XPJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 20 July 2008.

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