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DS08 SJO

2008 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,709 mi
Last recorded55,709 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 SJO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 55,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 55,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 47,308 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 40,055 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 40,055 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 33,655 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 33,655 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 33,192 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 33,191 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all very badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 32,674 miles

rear discs rusty

tyres cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2019 31,651 miles

brake discs worn/rusty

front tyres worn on edge

tyre treads cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2018 28,990 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 28,990 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 19,127 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 17,218 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 15,723 miles

front tyres approx 3mm

tyre sidewalls cracking slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2014 14,245 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 12,490 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 10,754 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 8,665 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 SJO is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJO, 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 DS08 SJO registered?

DS08 SJO is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is DS08 SJO safe to buy?

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