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DS08 FTJ

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,291 mi
Last recorded108,291 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 FTJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 108,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge approx 3.5mm tread 205/55r16. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords X2 in central tread 205/55r16. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Advise both front and both rear shock absorber bodies corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 108,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55r16. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre heavily worn outer edge 205/55r16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge approx 3.5mm tread 205/55r16. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords X2 in central tread 205/55r16. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Advise both front and both rear shock absorber bodies corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 106,301 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 104,462 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone c (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 104,461 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone c (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 102,495 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 88,121 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2020 77,907 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 77,907 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 68,722 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 68,721 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 63,253 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 58,445 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 58,445 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 51,659 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 51,659 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering axial joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering axial joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 45,494 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 40,112 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 37,066 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Feb 2013 31,821 miles

nearside rear offside rear and offside front tyres slightly perished

Fail 20 Feb 2013 31,821 miles

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

nearside rear offside rear and offside front tyres slightly perished

Pass 15 May 2012 25,667 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 15,525 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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DS08 FTJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DS08 FTJ, 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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DS08 FTJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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