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DS08 VTJ

2008 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,644 mi
Last recorded146,644 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 146,644 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2026 146,644 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2024 140,515 miles

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

Nearside Front steering rack end slight play

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front steering rack end slight play

Pass 8 Nov 2023 134,233 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 126,951 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering rack end slight play

Fail 15 Sep 2022 126,951 miles

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 lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering rack end slight play

Pass 14 Jul 2021 119,798 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 118,154 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear brake disk corroded

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear brake disk corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2020 118,154 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake disk corroded

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear brake disk corroded

Pass 28 May 2019 113,130 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 113,130 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 108,713 miles

Nearside Front steering rack end slight play

Offside Front steering rack end slight play

Fail 20 Jun 2018 108,713 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front steering rack end slight play

Offside Front steering rack end slight play

Pass 27 Jun 2017 100,022 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack end

Nearside Front suspension top bearing slightly worn

Offside Front steering rack end

Offside Front suspension top bearing slightly worn

Pass 29 Jun 2016 88,987 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in steering rack end

Pass 9 Jun 2015 76,708 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in n/s/f steering rack end

slight play in o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 11 Jun 2014 64,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in o/s/f steering rack

Fail 10 Jun 2014 64,492 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in o/s/f steering rack

Fail 14 Jun 2013 53,194 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 53,194 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 41,652 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 30,990 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 VTJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DS08 VTJ, 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 DS08 VTJ registered?

DS08 VTJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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