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DA57 VXJ

2008 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,705 mi
Last recorded92,705 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 VXJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 92,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

engine undertrays damaged

offside front bumper damaged but has no sharp edges

offside outer sill damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2015 92,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

engine undertrays damaged

offside front bumper damaged but has no sharp edges

offside outer sill damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2014 78,157 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s sill damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2014 78,157 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s sill damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2013 66,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside outer sill damaged

slight play both front steering arms

Fail 15 Jul 2013 66,586 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside outer sill damaged

slight play both front steering arms

Fail 8 May 2012 55,051 miles

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

nearside front steering arm has slight play at fixings

Pass 8 May 2012 55,051 miles

nearside front steering arm has slight play at fixings

Pass 7 Apr 2011 49,548 miles

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

offside & nearside rear tyres show signs of cracking & perishing

slight play in offside & nearside front steering arms

Fail 7 Apr 2011 49,548 miles

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

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

offside & nearside rear tyres show signs of cracking & perishing

slight play in offside & nearside front steering arms

Pass 15 Dec 2010 45,119 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 45,119 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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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DA57 VXJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DA57 VXJ, 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 DA57 VXJ registered?

DA57 VXJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 6 February 2008.

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